CAREERS IN THE FIELD OF ACCOUNTING

Section 1Objective 3

Careers in the field of Accounting

Section 1 Objective 3

Describe traditional and emerging careers in the field of accounting

Careers in the field of Accounting

Careers in the field of Accounting

Individuals encounter the following aspects of accounting in their everyday life. They use accounting to: measure how much was money saved determine how much money was used to pay

bills Determine how money was available to pay

loans

Careers in the field of Accounting

Individuals daily encounters in accounting

Careers in the field of Accounting

Businesses encounter some of the following money related activities on a daily basis: Collect cash from goods sold or services

rendered Pay wages Pay loans Pay taxes.

Careers in the field of Accounting

Business owners need assistance and advice to determine cash

Careers in the Field of Accounting

Firms need persons who have a working knowledge of accounting Examples of firms or owners who may have

the common needs of those persons are: Doctor Lawyer Teacher Banks Entrepreneur Insurance companies

Careers in the field of Accounting

There are several traditional and emerging careers existing in the Caribbean. Jobs can be sought by:

Seeking careers in Opportunity BLVD Located in Career DR.

Careers in the field of Accounting

Suppose you want a career in the field of accounting. Choose an accounting field in one of the areas: The banking industry Insurance industry

Research the careers available from entry level to senior positions

Careers in the field of Accounting

The field and knowledge of accounting are useful for businesses or owners. Look at the pictures on the next few slides, and decide ways they are useful to businesses or owners for….

Careers in the field of Accounting

Careers in the field of Accounting

Careers in the field of Accounting

Using the information from the research activity in the earlier slides, search the internet to gather data for the qualifications needed for your chosen career in the field of accounting

Careers in the field of Accounting

In your search for

Careers in the field of Accounting

Do a research to determine three skills you need in the field of accounting

Careers in the field of Accounting

Identify two key functions of your chosen career in the field of accounting