Accounting and
auditing

Occupational mobility

Necessary abilities for building an accounting career

aptitude for mathematics

be able to

analyze

compare

interpret

clearly communicate the results of their work

working with people, as well as with business systems and computers

be familiar with basic accounting software packages

to have high standards of integrity

Career advancement

capable accountants and auditors

rapidly

having inadequate academic preparation

difficult

Requirements for the positions of accountant and auditor

obligatory

continuing professional education

courses

seminars

group study programs

minimum

bachelor’s degree

preferable

master’s degree

additional

experience

Professional
organizations of
accountants and
auditors in the
USA

State Board
of
Accountancy

Certified Public Accountants (CPA)

requirements:
- graduation from college or several years of experience as a public accountant

- completing 150 semester hours of college coursework – an additional 30 hours beyond the usual 4-year bachelor’s degree.

- Uniform CPA Examination

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Four-part Uniform CPA Examination. The 2-day CPA examination is rigorous, and only about one-quarter of those who take it each year passes every part they attempt. Candidates are not required to pass all four parts at once, but most States require candidates to pass at least two parts for partial credit and to complete all four sections within a certain period. In May 2004, the CPA exam became computerized and offered quarterly at various testing centers throughout the United States.

Accredited in Business Valuation (ABV)

requirements:
- written exam

- completion of a minimum of 10 business valuation projects

Certified Information Technology Professional (CITP)

requirements:
- payment of a fee

- written statement of intent

- the achievement of a set number of points awarded for business experience and education or passing the exam

Personal Financial Specialist (PFS)

requirements:
- achievement a certain level of points

- passing the exam

- submit references

Certified Management Accountant (CMA)

requirements:
- bachelor’s degree or minimum score on specified graduate school entrance exams

- 2 years of experience in management accounting

- four-part examination

- meeting the requirements of continuing professional education

- compliance with standards of professional conduct

Certified Internal Auditor (CIA)

Certification in Control Self-Assessment (CCSA)

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Certified Government Auditing Professional (CGAP)

Certified Financial Services Auditor (CFSA)

a

Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)

requirements:
- passing the exam

- five years of experience in auditing information systems

Accredited Business Accountant (ABA)

a

requirements:
passing the exam

Accredited Tax Advisor (ATA)

Accredited Tax Preparer (ATP)

How to get
experience?

in summer time

on part-time

internship

Where?

In public accounting
or business firms

How fast?

promotion to more
responsible positions in 1
or 2 years

promotion to senior positions within another few years

facts and figures

public accountant

internal auditor

management accountant

requirements:
- graduation from college or university
- four-part examination
- 2 years experience as an internal auditor

requirements:
completing the required coursework and passing an exam