Title: Things That You Need to Know to Be an Accountant | Work - Chron.com
Headings: Things That You Need to Know to Be an Accountant
Things That You Need to Know to Be an Accountant
Internal Auditors and Management Accountants
Information Systems Audit and Control Association Certification
National License Required
Know Where You Want to Go

Content: Entry-level internal auditors and cost accountants may advance into budget director, treasurer or controller positions. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, many top executives have accounting and finance backgrounds, and public accountants often advance quickly. An accountant who excels can earn promotion into executive positions within only a few years. ‒‒:‒‒
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References
Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2012-13 Edition, Accountants and Auditors
Resources
The Institute of Internal Auditors
IMA, The Association of Accountants and Financial Professionals in Business
ISACA, Trust in and value from, information systems, How to Become CISA Certified
U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission
Study My Accounting
Writer Bio
Based in Arlington, Texas, Michelle Diane has been writing business articles for six years. Her work has appeared in newspapers nationwide and on diverse digital outlets including Bounty, Breathe Again Magazine and LexisNexis. She is a University of Texas graduate and a presidential member of the National Society of Leadership. Related Articles
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