Purpose: The goal of this mini-research project is to assist you in formulating a plan for seeking and securing an optimal accounting position upon graduation.

Components/Requirements:

Choose a sub-discipline within the field of accounting, which you intend to pursue for employment, upon graduation. Identify:

1. All relevant/optimal educational degrees, that will enhance your prospects of succeeding in your selected sub-discipline.
2. All relevant/optimal professional licenses that will enhance your prospects of succeeding in your selected sub-discipline
   and
3. All relevant/optimal certifications that will assist you in progressing within your selected sub-discipline

Locate at least 3 professional research sources/articles which focus on your chosen discipline. These sources should, describe

the relevant professional responsibilities, possible career paths and other pertinent information for your chosen sub-discipline within the accounting profession.

a. Provide your personal evaluation/analysis of those professional responsibilities, career paths, etc., and….

Create an ACTION PLAN which you can follow to begin and progress in your career within your chosen discipline

REQUIRED FORMAT:
A. A.P.A. Citation Must Be Used: https://apastyle.apa.org/instructional-aids/tutorials-webinars

i. A MINIMUM of 5 quotes must be incorporated in your work.
ii. HowToCiteABookOrText-forthisassignmentyoumayonlyuseSHORTQUOTATIONSof40wordsorless.

1. 4-5 pages
2. ADDDTIONAL INFORMATION: Examples Of Selected Accounting Job Categories OR Sub-disciplines
3. a)  Auditor
4. b)  Internal Auditor
5. c)  Tax Accountant
6. d)  Forensic Analyst
7. e)  Compliance Auditor/Specialist (verify conformance with Sarbanes Oxley; GAAS; GASB, etc)
8. f)  Financial Accountant
9. g)  Government Accountant
10. h)  Budget Analyst
11. i)  Financial Reporting Analyst-Annual Reports/SEC compliance
12. j)  Management/ Cost Accountant
13. k)  White Collar Fraud Specialist
14. l)  Data Analytics Specialist
15. m)  Budget Analyst