How Do You Determine The Special Training Required For An Accountant?
Accounting is a broad field, with different areas of specialization and a wide range of career paths. Pursuing a career as an accountant generally requires a university degree, and for public practice and for many higher-level positions in industry, a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license is required. Professional accountants must also keep themselves up-to-date with continuing professional education throughout their careers. Check out the “Occupational Outlook Handbook” on the U.S. Department of Labor website, http://www.bls.gov/oco/home.htm. Under “Occupations” in the side menu, select “Administrative.” Select the option for “Bookkeeping, Accounting and Auditing Clerks.” Read the section on “Training, Other Qualifications and Advancement.” Return to the search feature of the “Occupational Outlook Handbook” and enter “Accountant” in “Search OOH,” or look for “Accountants and Auditors” in the A-Z index. Under “Accountants and Auditors,” read the section on “Training, Other Qualific
