https://padlet.com/10092863/fkrdvy2ido0be7q Accounting en-us 2023-05-15 18:24:37 UTC 2023-05-18 18:34:21 UTC hello@padlet.com 10092863 https://padlet.com/10092863/fkrdvy2ido0be7q/wish/2591764880 In order to become an accountant, you will need at least a bachelor's degree in accounting or business. It is also required that one spends 150 hours in courses that connect to accounting. This takes around four years to be accomplished.
https://universityhq.org/best-colleges/california/online-accounting-degrees/#:~:text=According%20to%20the%20California%20Board,should%20take%20around%20four%20years.]]> 2023-05-15 18:37:02 UTC https://padlet.com/10092863/fkrdvy2ido0be7q/wish/2591764880 10092863 https://padlet.com/10092863/fkrdvy2ido0be7q/wish/2591772576 The main job of an accountant is to keep the books and run the financials for a business. They typically sort and store everything dealing with a business's financial standing. Accountants will give a business advice and also report the financial standing of this business based on their findings. 
https://universityhq.org/best-colleges/california/online-accounting-degrees/#:~:text=According%20to%20the%20California%20Board,should%20take%20around%20four%20years.]]> 2023-05-15 18:43:00 UTC https://padlet.com/10092863/fkrdvy2ido0be7q/wish/2591772576 10092863 https://padlet.com/10092863/fkrdvy2ido0be7q/wish/2591779928 This career path can be very stressful at times. Throughout the year, accountants can feel a lot of stress when they enter the end of a financial year. Although there are less stressful moments for this career, these specific times during the year can make them feel a lot of pressure. This job can also be seen as boring since it requires an extensive amount of math. Even though there isn't a specific way to fix this issue, there are ways to manage stress and to increase your mathematical skills.
https://www.opencolleges.edu.au/blog/2020/10/28/what-working-as-an-accountant-is-really-like/]]> 2023-05-15 18:48:29 UTC https://padlet.com/10092863/fkrdvy2ido0be7q/wish/2591779928 10092863 https://padlet.com/10092863/fkrdvy2ido0be7q/wish/2591788709 The average accountant makes about $77,250 a year. But, once one becomes a top-earning accountant, they will earn about $124,000 a year. You can become an accountant in any state, but the highest paying areas are California, New York, and Washington D.C. Accountants tend to work in offices but they can also travel to meet the needs of their clients. 
https://www.mastersinaccounting.info/salary/
https://www.bls.gov/ooh/business-and-financial/accountants-and-auditors.htm#:~:text=Most%20accountants%20and%20auditors%20work%20in%20offices%2C%20but%20some%20work,their%20clients'%20places%20of%20business.
https://www.efficientlearning.com/accounting-career-]]> 2023-05-15 18:54:54 UTC https://padlet.com/10092863/fkrdvy2ido0be7q/wish/2591788709 10092863 https://padlet.com/10092863/fkrdvy2ido0be7q/wish/2591793009 Information for most sections on this website:
https://www.bls.gov/ooh/business-and-financial/accountants-and-auditors.htm#tab-2Source #1
https://www.mastersinaccounting.info/salary/
Source #2
https://universityhq.org/best-colleges/california/online-accounting-degrees/#:~:text=According%20to%20the%20California%20Board,should%20take%20around%20four%20years.
Source #3
https://www.opencolleges.edu.au/blog/2020/10/28/what-working-as-an-accountant-is-really-like/
Source #4
https://www.bls.gov/ooh/business-and-financial/accountants-and-auditors.htm#:~:text=Most%20accountants%20and%20auditors%20work%20in%20offices%2C%20but%20some%20work,their%20clients'%20places%20of%20business.
Source #5
https://career.ucsb.edu/career-paths/business-entrepreneurship/accounting/discover-options#:~:text=At%20UCSB%2C%20students%20will%20major,students%20when%20looking%20to%20hire.
Source #6
https://www.anderson.ucla.edu/specialized-academic-programs/accounting-minor-program#:~:text=Accounting%20Minor%20Program%20%7C%20UCLA%20Anderson%20School%20of%20Management
Source #7
https://www.accountingedu.org/california-cpa/#:~:text=The%20California%20Board%20of%20Accountancy,semester%20units%20of%20college%20credit.
Source #8
https://economics.ucla.edu/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/9-Bus-Econ-Major-Requirement-Worksheet-Updated-March-2023.pdf
Source #9
https://www.bls.gov/ooh/business-and-financial/accountants-and-auditors.htm
Source #10
https://www.mchenry.com.au/14-things-an-accountant-can-do-for-you/
Source #11
https://www.efficientlearning.com/accounting-career-guide/#:~:text=Career%20Advancement%3A%20Management%20accountants%20may,financial%20officers%2C%20or%20corporate%20presidents.
Source #12
https://www.indeed.com/career-advice/finding-a-job/business-economics-jobs
Source #13
https://online.champlain.edu/blog/day-in-the-life-of-an-accountant
Source #14 (for hook)
https://www.bizjournals.com/bizjournals/how-to/growth-strategies/2015/04/5-reasons-why-your-business-needs-an-accountant.html]]> 2023-05-15 18:58:20 UTC https://padlet.com/10092863/fkrdvy2ido0be7q/wish/2591793009 10092863 https://padlet.com/10092863/fkrdvy2ido0be7q/wish/2591812600 Accounting is a reliable and growing industry since there are more and more people being employed into this field every day. Another benefit of becoming an accountant is that they receive a salary above the average amount. There are also many work environments that accountants can work in such as small companies or large companies.
https://www.opencolleges.edu.au/blog/2020/10/28/what-working-as-an-accountant-is-really-like/]]> 2023-05-15 19:14:39 UTC https://padlet.com/10092863/fkrdvy2ido0be7q/wish/2591812600 10092863 https://padlet.com/10092863/fkrdvy2ido0be7q/wish/2591814019 Some drawbacks of becoming an accountant is that you will be working in an office all day, and this may not be enjoyable for some that prefer to be outdoors. This job can also be stressful or become boring at times.
https://www.opencolleges.edu.au/blog/2020/10/28/what-working-as-an-accountant-is-really-like/]]> 2023-05-15 19:16:00 UTC https://padlet.com/10092863/fkrdvy2ido0be7q/wish/2591814019 10092863 https://padlet.com/10092863/fkrdvy2ido0be7q/wish/2593551718 One college that offers an Accounting major is University of California, Santa Barbara. Aside from this, most colleges offer some form of a Business major and then offer an Accounting minor, such as UCLA and UC Davis. UCLA has an Accounting Minor Program that students can apply to. This program allows for students to be better prepared when entering a career in accounting.
https://www.anderson.ucla.edu/specialized-academic-programs/accounting-minor-program#:~:text=Accounting%20Minor%20Program%20%7C%20UCLA%20Anderson%20School%20of%20Management
https://career.ucsb.edu/career-paths/business-entrepreneurship/accounting/discover-options#:~:text=At%20UCSB%2C%20students%20will%20major,students%20when%20looking%20to%20hire.]]> 2023-05-16 18:42:25 UTC https://padlet.com/10092863/fkrdvy2ido0be7q/wish/2593551718 10092863 https://padlet.com/10092863/fkrdvy2ido0be7q/wish/2593555978 There is no additional schooling required outside of a bachelor's degree to become an accountant.
"The California Board of Accountancy states that all certified public accountants must have a bachelor’s or higher degree and 150 semester units of college credit."
https://www.accountingedu.org/california-cpa/#:~:text=The%20California%20Board%20of%20Accountancy,semester%20units%20of%20college%20credit.]]> 2023-05-16 18:45:45 UTC https://padlet.com/10092863/fkrdvy2ido0be7q/wish/2593555978 10092863 https://padlet.com/10092863/fkrdvy2ido0be7q/wish/2593565040 Courses needed for business economics major at UCLA:
https://economics.ucla.edu/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/9-Bus-Econ-Major-Requirement-Worksheet-Updated-March-2023.pdf]]> 2023-05-16 18:53:36 UTC https://padlet.com/10092863/fkrdvy2ido0be7q/wish/2593565040 10092863 https://padlet.com/10092863/fkrdvy2ido0be7q/wish/2593579085 Accountants help to make sure that businesses manage their money properly to ensure they can manage their debt.
https://www.mchenry.com.au/14-things-an-accountant-can-do-for-you/
"There’s more to tax than completing and submitting your returns. A great accountant will:

• lower your tax exposure
• help you deal with old tax debts
• fix poor record-keeping
• help you avoid audits
• make sure your books are watertight if you’re audited"

]]> 2023-05-16 19:06:33 UTC https://padlet.com/10092863/fkrdvy2ido0be7q/wish/2593579085 10092863 https://padlet.com/10092863/fkrdvy2ido0be7q/wish/2593583267 Once you become an accountant, you can advance to specific positions (listed on website).
https://www.efficientlearning.com/accounting-career-guide/#:~:text=Career%20Advancement%3A%20Management%20accountants%20may,financial%20officers%2C%20or%20corporate%20presidents.]]> 2023-05-16 19:10:21 UTC https://padlet.com/10092863/fkrdvy2ido0be7q/wish/2593583267 10092863 https://padlet.com/10092863/fkrdvy2ido0be7q/wish/2593585916 https://www.indeed.com/career-advice/finding-a-job/business-economics-jobs
There are some other careers other than accounting that align with a bachelor's degree in business economics.]]> 2023-05-16 19:12:51 UTC https://padlet.com/10092863/fkrdvy2ido0be7q/wish/2593585916 10092863 https://padlet.com/10092863/fkrdvy2ido0be7q/wish/2595096229 Although the day-to-day tasks for accountants may vary, they typically consist of analytical skills, detail-oriented work, communicating with other accountants and teams, performing financial work, and using announcing technology to budget, manage payroll, etc.
https://online.champlain.edu/blog/day-in-the-life-of-an-accountant]]> 2023-05-17 18:01:10 UTC https://padlet.com/10092863/fkrdvy2ido0be7q/wish/2595096229