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Accountants

Accountants. Work Activity. Design and use accounting and budgeting systems Prepare balance sheets and profit/loss statements Prepare various reports and documents Payroll, income tax, personal properties Examine and evaluate data for financial status. Aptitudes.

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Accountants

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  1. Accountants

  2. Work Activity • Design and use accounting and budgeting systems • Prepare balance sheets and profit/loss statements • Prepare various reports and documents • Payroll, income tax, personal properties • Examine and evaluate data for financial status

  3. Aptitudes • Should have good numerical and verbal abilities • Be able to evaluate, analyze, interpret records • Make decisions for directing and planning work

  4. Physical Demands • Need to see printed material up close • Carefully listen and talk with clients • Use fingers to manipulate objects • Use arms and hands to reach objects

  5. Work Setting • Work indoor in an office setting • Overtime is common • Tax season and year end closing • Needed in all industries and businesses • Sit for long periods of time • Eyestrain may result from close work

  6. Wages • United States average wage • $3,320 per a month • $39,840 per a year • Georgia average wages • $2,460 - $3,570 per a month • $38,280 per a year

  7. Employment Outlook • United States • 2001 – 1,116,600 • 2008 – 1,202,000 • Georgia • 2001 – 31, 886 • 2008 – 36,726

  8. Tools Accounting forms Government forms Income Tax returns Accounting systems Balance Sheets Office Machines Business Forms Payroll Documents Calculator/Telephone Computer Tax Forms Financial Records

  9. Licensing and Certification • Certified Accountants must be licensed in Georgia Georgia State Board of Accountancy 237 Coliseum Drive, Room 210 Macon, GA 31217-3858 (478) 207-1400 http://www.sos.state.ga.us/plb/accountancy

  10. Applicant Requirements • 18 years of age or older • Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college • 30 semester hours above elementary level classes • 24 semester hours of general business subjects • Two continuous experience in public accounting firm • Five continuous experience in accounting industry • Pass a written exam

  11. Preparation • Employers require a high school diploma • Math, Economics, Computer Science, English, data processing • Four-year college degree in accounting • Internships and experience are helpful • Knowledge of accounting principles and methods • Ability to operate business machines and computers • Able to Prepare reports

  12. Conclusion I have learned a lot about this job, and I am still very interested in going into this profession. The starting salary is low, but as long as you keep getting more education and work your way on up the chain, the more money you will earn.

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