Careers in Accounting, 4th Ed. (Careers in... Series) [Paperback]

Gloria Gaylord (Author), Glenda Ried (Author)

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ISBN-10: 0071458735 | ISBN-13: 978-0071458733 | Publication Date: January 3, 2006 | Edition: 4

Expert guidance on exploring and choosing the perfect job

Careers in Accounting explores specific professions within the accounting field and helps you determine which job suits you best .

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Tally up all your talents and land a great job in accounting!

The world of money is more complex today than ever. Business arrangements and tax structures make the average person's head spin--which is good news for you. Knowledgeable accountants have never been in higher demand. Careers in Accounting provides you with tips for finding a satisfying and secure job doing what you love. Whether your interests lie in crunching numbers, performing audits, or establishing tax policy, this guide will help you:

• Clearly understand your various career options
• Key in on the specialty most suited for you--from CPA to government auditor to budget director in a nonprofit organization
• Know what to expect in an entry-level job
• Find the education and training you'll need to stay ahead of the competition
• Familiarize yourself with current salaries, benefits, and the best job prospects

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Product Details

• Paperback: 192 pages
• Publisher: McGraw-Hill; 4 edition (January 3, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0071458735
• ISBN-13: 978-0071458733
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 7.3 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 3.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #794,155 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A good guide., December 11, 2007

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This review is from: Careers in Accounting, 4th Ed. (Careers in... Series) (Paperback)

The Careers in... franchise is a good series of books, and this one is no exception. I've picked up a few other ones, and can say this one is more useful for a mid career exporer than some of the others because it seems to focus less on entering and actual college students. The references in the back will help those at various points on their exploration and pursuit of an accounting career.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Not what I was expecting, October 14, 2010

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This review is from: Careers in Accounting, 4th Ed. (Careers in... Series) (Paperback)

This book is probably good for someone who is considering going into accounting. someone at the college level. But for someone who is already into it, it's not very helpful.

One of the reviews describes this book as being useful for a "mid career explorer." Well I couldn't disagree more. I'm a CPA with 3 years experience in public accounting, and almost everything in this book I knew before my first day on the job.

Again, this is probably a good book for someone in college who is considering going into accounting. It does a good job of briefly describing many of the various types of accounting jobs.

1 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars good career advise, December 31, 2007

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Ivanna S. Cartagena "Ivi.argentina" (NJ, USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Careers in Accounting, 4th Ed. (Careers in... Series) (Paperback)

This is a great self-help book, if you need further information about accounting and the options that you have in that field, this is your book. Very detailed.