622 COMPUTER BASED ACCOUNTING 2

Unit 6: Accounting Careers & Professional Pathways

Duration of Days: 16

• Major accounting career paths:
– Public accounting (CPA)
– Corporate accountant
– Auditor
– Forensic accountant
– Financial analyst
– Tax accountant
– Government accountant
– Accounting data analyst

• Required education pathways
• Professional certifications (CPA, CMA, CIA, CFE)
• Salary ranges and job outlook

Students will:

• Research and compare accounting careers
• Analyze required education and certification paths
• Evaluate salary data and job outlook trends
• Conduct informational interviews (optional)
• Build a professional profile
• Create a resume draft
• Develop a LinkedIn-style summary
• Practice mock interviews
• Present a chosen career pathway

Accounting Career Portfolio & Professional Presentation

 

Students will complete a Career Portfolio Project that demonstrates their understanding of accounting career pathways and professional expectations.

Lesson # Lesson Title Duration of Days
1 Introduction to Forensic Accounting: Understanding Fraud & Financial Manipulation 1
1 The Accounting Career Landscape: Exploring Professional Pathways 3
2 Education Pathways & Professional Certifications in Accounting 3
3 • Certification overview handout • CPA pathway summary • Salary data chart • Education timeline template • Class notes, Do Now, Exit Tickets • Projector for modeling pathway examples 4
4 Year-End Capstone Reflection & Professional Launch 5