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The biggest ‘secret’ in the business world today is the dynamic and exciting world of accounting. Before you dismiss accounting as a career ‘not for you,’ please take some time to read through this book. I have designed it specifically to dispel the ‘myths’ around the profession, and to open up the terrific opportunities that reside within.
Some ‘Highlights’:
- Professional Profile: Seen as ‘Protectors of the Public Trust and of Shareholders’ Primary Interests.’
- 10%-20% growth rate in job opportunities.
- 50,000 accounting graduates each year.
- Annual salary range for those in the field, generally speaking: $45,000 to $1,000,000.
- 110,000 professionals sit for the CPA Exam annually.
- Leads to numerous and various career opportunities:
- In Chapter 2 you can read about a number of professionals who majored in accounting…and where they are currently in their careers.
- Variety of personalities attracted to the field:
- Phil Knight…CEO and founder of NIKE
- Arthur Blank…CEO and founder of Home Depot
- John Grisham…author (The Firm; Shoot to Kill; The Pelican Brief)
- Tiger Woods…#1 golfer in the world
- Jack Greenberg…former CEO of McDonald’s
- Bob Newhart…comedian
- Nearly 1,400 of the FBI’s special agents are accountants (#3 man at the FBI, Assistant FBI Director Thomas Pickard, is a CPA)