Assignment

Accounting is the study of how businesses track their income and assets over time

Write a one to two page paper in which you:

1. Describe at least two career options someone with an accounting education can pursue. Be sure to reference sources such as the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants.

2. Describe one researched accounting position, and explain the essential skills that would make a candidate successful in the position. Articulate the primary manner in which the researched accounting positions could add value to the company seeking candidates.

3. Use at least two quality academic resources in this assignment. Note: Wikipedia and other Websites do not qualify as academic resources.

4. Format your assignment according to the following formatting requirements:

o Typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides.

o Include a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student's name, the professor's name, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.