By: Nadia Kim & Brendan Fisher

 

About the Accounting Profession:

Accounting is one of the most highly regarded professions. It offers a wide range of career opportunities in four broad areas: public accounting, private industry, government and education.

Quick Reference Guide:
 

Designation

Area of Specialization

Chartered Accountant

Services for both financial and non-financial activities, including auditing, financial accounting and reporting; tax, estate and financial planning services; advisory services in such areas as corporate finance; control and risk management; general financial and business management.

Certified Management Accountant

Provide tax and financial advice to individuals and to businesses of all sizes. CGAs are employed in industry, commerce, academia and government. Expertise in taxation, finance, information and business management.

Certified General Accountant

Communicate operating results, evaluate performance and control operations, make decisions about the direction of the organization, solve problems on value: quality, cost, time; integrate financial and non-financial information for business challenges.

Table of Contents

Who are accountants?

Types of Accounting & Accounting related positions

Employment trends & salaries

QUIZ: Are you suitable for the accounting profession

Resources used

 

 

 

Updated on November 26, 1999