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Extremely busy during tax season

Dull work environment

No work-life balance- excessive hours

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Great job security

Opportunity for advancement

Career diversity- accounting degree lets you work in finance, business, auditing, and taxation

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Communication and interpersonal skills

Self-motivation

Organization

Integrity

Business acumen and interest

Management and leadership strength

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Partner-Accounting Firm

Years of Experience needed- 10-20

Must be a CPA

Average Salary in U.S.- $160,117

Partner at Big Four and other large firms- $300,000

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Senior Accountant

Years of Experience needed- 5-10

Must be a CPA

Average Salary in U.S.- $81,574

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Associate Accountant

Years of Experience needed- 0

Must be a CPA

Average Salary in U.S.- $63,625

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Tuition (5-6 years) ≈ $194,172

Room and Board (5-6 years) ≈ $67,200

Miscellaneous ≈ $6,000

Total ≈ $267,362

*numbers from most expensive option listed above

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University of Georgia

University of South Carolina

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Clemson University

University of Georgia

University of South Carolina

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An accountant keeps and inspects financial records

Accountants record transactions of a business and report the health of the business to management

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Bachelor's Degree in Finance or Business

Master's Degree in Accounting

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I am really good with numbers

My dad began as a CPA and it opened many doors for him in the business world