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Financial Services (Ferguson's Careers in Focus) by
Careers in Focus: Financial Services, Fourth Edition profiles 20 careers in the accounting, banking, and insurance industries. Job profiles include: Accountants and auditors Actuaries Bank examiners Financial analysts Financial institution tellers, clerks, and related workers Financial planners Insurance claims representatives Loan officers and counselors Risk managers Tax preparers.
Call Number: HG173 .C285 2012
The Career Chronicles by
In this nuts-and-bolts guide, over 750 professionals speak candidly about "the good, the bad, and the ugly" of two dozen popular professions. Dispensing with romantic fantasies, real-world professionals -- from nurses and pharmacists to architects and attorneys -- speak about the day-to-day realities of their careers in six categories: College vs. Reality; The Biggest Surprise; Hours and Advancement; The Best and the Worst; Changes in the Profession; and Would You Do It All Over Again? Chapters include overviews of each profession, followed by helpful information about education, testing, and registration and licensing requirements; the number of positions across the country; and the average starting or median annual salaries. This valuable resource is filled with the open, personal insights and observations most students and career-changers want -- and need -- to make informed decisions about what they will do with the rest of their lives.
Call Number: HF5382 .G733 2008
Annual Reports
- Annual Reports. comLeading provider of online annual reports for individual and institutional investors.
Public vs. Private Accounting
- Distinction Between Public Accounting and Private Accounting
To distinguish between public and private accounting is to think of public accountants as "external" accountants and private accountants as "internal" accountants. If the work is being performed strictly for the benefit of a specific company, it is considered private accounting. If it is is done to satisfy regulatory requirements for transparency, then it is public accounting.
Accounting Profession
- American Accounting Association
AAA promotes accounting education, research and practice. - American Institute of CPAs
National organization for public accounting professionals. - Financial Accounting Standards Board
Organization in private sector for establishing standards of financial accounting that govern the preparation of financial reports by non-governmental entities. - Governmental Accounting Standards Board
The independent organization that establishes and improves standards of accounting and financial reporting for U.S. state and local governments. - Public Company Accounting Oversight Board
Non-profit corporation established by Congress to oversee the audits of public companies in order to protect the interests of investors and further public interest in preparation of informative, accurate and independent audit reports. - Maryland Board of Public Accountancy
State Board of Public Accountancy qualifies, licenses and regulates individuals seeking licensure to practice as a certified public accountant and firms that offer public accounting services.
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The Handy Accounting Answer Book by
An informative, easy-to-use guide to accounting fundamentals and concepts Everyone needs to budget money and manage costs, whether for groceries and everyday purchases, rent or mortgage, education, retirement, or even a business. Like it or not, accounting infuses most everything in life. From credits, debits, and basic bookkeeping to getting the most out of tax deductions and from reading or creating a business' financial statement to better understanding accounting lingo, The Handy Accounting Answer Book can help anyone acquire the skills to start or run a business, plan for retirement, set money aside for a big purchase, establish everyday budgets, and improve their money management. Find out about the concepts and assumptions behind the Generally Accepted Accounting Principles. Understand tax returns and maximize write-off. Manage retirement account statements and find ways to improve their results. Learn how to create a business plan. Learn about a business' financial ratios, cost of goods, depreciation, tax planning, recognizing revenue and expenses, financial audits, year-end closing the books, and other terms and rules. Maximize profits and improve personal or business bottom lines. Covering accounting fundamentals, concepts, and jargon, The Handy Accounting Answer Book is for everyone who wants to understand the language of money and business. It uses basic terms and simple examples to illustrate complex accounting topics and can help you make better decisions about your business or personal finances. This handy primer answers nearly 800 questions and offers fun facts covering the basics of accounting, including ... What is the earliest known form of accounting? What are the elements of financial statements? When is revenue recognized? What is accrual basis accounting? How does an accountant determine which asset account titles to use? What is goodwill? How many different types of financial statements are there? What is the basic accounting equation? How is operating income different from net income? How do you know if a company is doing well? What is the quick ratio? How is earnings per share evaluated? What is a journal entry? What is a purchase order? What is the fraud triangle? How is depreciation expense calculated and recorded? What is a franchise? What are the employer payroll taxes? What is indirect labor? How is a budget prepared? What is a revenue variance? What is contribution margin? What is the time value of money? What is one of the first things that must be done when starting a small business? What are some of the key components of a business plan? Can a business be successful if it doesn't make a profit? What is a CPA? What happened at Enron? For anyone planning for a business, retirement, college, or life in general, this informative book also includes a glossary of commonly used terms to cut through the jargon, a helpful bibliography, appendices providing examples of accountancy practices, and an extensive index, adding to its usefulness. It will help anyone's financial intelligence!
Publication Date: 2019-04-01
Careers in AccountingPublication Date: 2006
Accounting Program
CCBC offers Associate of Arts (AA) and Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degrees in Accounting.
