1.2 Accounting Careers: The Possibilities are Endless! Flashcards
1
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Job that consists of keeping, inspecting, and analyzing financial accounts.
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Accountant
2
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An entry-level job that can vary from specializing on one part of the system to doing a wide range of tasks
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Accounting Clerk
3
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A business that operates to earn money from its owners
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For-profit Business
4
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An organization that operates for purposes other than making a profit.
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Not-for-profit Organization
5
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Ernst & Young, Deloitte & Touche, KPMG, and PricewaterhouseCoopers
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Public accounting firm audit
6
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Accountants that perform audits, financial planning, and tax document preparation
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Certified public accountant (CPA)
7
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The review of a company’s accounting systems and financial statements to confirm that they follow generally accepted accounting principles.
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Audit
