CAREER OPTIONS By Andrew Gallop CPA A CPA

CAREER OPTIONS By Andrew Gallop

CPA � A CPA provides financial information to management by researching and analyzing accounting data; preparing reports � A CPA interests me because my mother was one, and because I am very good with numbers and it involves lots of traveling.

CPA Characteristics � � � � � Values- Must be patient and ambitious Tasks and Responsibilities- Maintain and audit company financial records, oversee budget and financial management Working with - numbers and clients Work Environment - Office, with many people Working hours – 40 or more Aptitudes and abilities - Must be able to work in stressful conditions Education and training - 4 years of college, and 150 hours of training Salary and benefits – 68, 000 -191, 000 Career outlook – 13% International career outlook - Average

Lifestyle goals � I would like to live comfortably with some luxuries and travel a lot, and this job fits my needs. It starts at $68, 000 a year, then rises the longer you work.

Location � CPA’s can be used by any business all over the world, so it doesn’t have any specific location you need to be.

Career Cluster � This job is located in the financial field, and human services.

Investment Banker � An individual who works in a financial institution that is in the business primarily of raising capital for companies, governments and other entities

Investment Banker Characteristics � � � Values – Hardworking and pay attention to details. Tasks and responsibilities – Raising capital for companies. Working with – Numbers, statistics, and clients Working environment - Office Working hours- 80 -120 Aptitudes and Abilities