Accounting Careers Overview

What is the primary responsibility of an Accounting Clerk?

• Managing overall business finances

• Recording financial information into an accounting system

• Interpreting tax law for a company

• Auditing external financial records

Which of the following is a type of Accounting Clerk?

• Tax Clerk

• Investment Clerk

• Payroll Clerk

• Marketing Clerk

What level of education is needed to be an accounting clerk?

• None

• High School Diploma

• Associate's Degree
  (2 years of college)

• Bachelor's Degree
  (4 years of college)

Which of the following is FALSE about the career of an internal accountant?

• They supervise accounting clerks.

• They help to record and manage the accounting process of a business.

• Their responsibilities vary depending on the size and needs of the business.

• They work as consultants to many companies.

Which of the following is NOT a duty typically performed by an public accountant?

• Auditing the financial records of other businesses

• Preparing tax forms for external clients

• Overseeing and completing the accounting cycle for their company

• Providing business consulting services to various clients

What is the main function of an Auditor in accounting?

• To manage a company's daily financial transactions

• To review a company's financial records for compliance with GAAP principles

• To design effective accounting systems for new businesses

• To handle all aspects of employee payroll and benefits

Which of the following statements about CPAs is FALSE?

• A CPA must meet educational requirements.

• A CPA must pass a very difficult 4 part exam.

• Many businesses look for licensed CPAs when they are hiring.

• CPA stands for Consultant for Public Accounting.

Based on what you have learned so far, which type of accounting career seems most interesting to you?

• Accounting Clerk

• Internal Accountant

• Public Accountant who does consulting

• Public Accountant who is an auditor