Certified Public Accountant

various business courses, I have come to the decision of going into the accountant field. Since I am currently in the Undeclared Major in York, it gave me an extra few months to think about what major is best suited for me. Recently, I have written a midterm in my first accounting class and have come to the conclusion that going into the accounting field is what I want to do. In this field, as long as taxes and…

PwC (Price Waterhouse Coopers) was created originally as an accounting firm. They have since become a company that is worldwide. They focus on accounting for organizations, one being the Oscars. PwC is a company that is known worldwide for taking on new business and creating ideas and products to help each of their clients succeed. PwC has an exceptionally high standard that is expected to be seen throughout their entire company through their projects. Without having solid internal…

Many accountants try to gain extra certification to improve their resumes. According to Julie Gutierrez, a tax accountant that resides within the treasure valley, she says that the enrolled agent (EA) certification unlike the CPA certification is more focused on tax accounting serving as an alternative to the CPA that is suited to tax accountants. When it comes to experience it is not always required that an accountant gains experience, but is highly recommended. Gutierrez already had a…

Tax Accountant Job Overview A tax accountant is responsible for the examination and analysis of individual or organizational financial records related to taxation. He or she ensures that the records are complete, accurate, and in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations, including but not limited to federal, provincial or territorial, and municipal tax policy. Tax Accountant Job Education Requirements The first step in becoming a tax accountant is earning an undergraduate degree…

career goal is to work as an accountant for a Big Four company. The job market is expected to grow by 11% over the next 10 years. This means that there will be many job opportunities for accountants, so the competition will not be too bad. However, for larger firms, there will be a lot of competition though because everyone wants those jobs. The economy will also have a major effect on accounting jobs. If the economy continues to grow, there will be more accountants needed in order to go over…

At first, I was unsure what Lakeshore Technical College had to offer. While looking over the many programs that are offered, the accounting program intrigued me the most. The program outcomes are: processing financial transactions throughout the accounting cycle, analyze financial and business information, perform payroll tasks, learn to handle accounting costs and its implications, perform business and private tax preparation, and identify internal controls to reduce risk. Finally, more than…

Luke, I apologize for missing your call earlier; coincidentally, I was in the middle of studying for my Humanities 1 final. After listening to your voicemail about whether or not I suggest taking Western Civilization 1 at Providence, I would have to say that I would recommend taking it. I know you are currently an accounting major and do not think it is a class worth taking, but I firmly believe that the material required provides fundamental concepts that will benefit you for your future career…

Assistant Controller Assistant Controller with 3+ years in proficiency in administrative functions. Ability to focus on: accuracy and completeness, planning, management, coordinating, and reporting. Looking for an accounting specialist position to expand and provide support within the accounting and financial fields. Key Competencies • Accounts Payable and Receivable • Audits • Reconciliation of General Ledger Accounts • Reporting • Leadership/Training • Verbal and Written communication •…

bodies, such as the US Securities and Exchange Commission, may wish to consult with them for their positions on these matters. Interpretation 2003-01 The Provision of Non-Assurance Services to Assurance Clients The Code of Ethics for Professional Accountants addresses the issue of the provision of non assurance services to assurance clients in paragraphs 290.158−290.205 inclusive. The Code does not currently include any transitional provisions relating to the requirements set out in these…

An accountant can be described as someone who reviews the financial information for a client or business. Their job is to make sure that the numbers are correct and payments are made on time. Some of the duties of an accountant are to help lower costs, create budgets, keep track of financial records, set up tax returns, make sure taxes are paid on time, and so many other tasks (U.S Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2015). After all of the research and talking to someone in the field I will be…