Title: Explore career opportunities in accounting.
Course: Accounting (12104-I) > Section: Enhancing Career Exploration and Employability Skills

Exploration should result in

- a compilation of occupational titles related to the Financial Services Career Cluster
- a brief description of the preparation required for each, opportunities for advancement, employment trends, and potential compensation in the field.

The research should include

- using job databanks and matching individual abilities and aptitudes
- job and technology expectations with industry standards
- investigating professional organizations and networks (e.g., Institute of Management Accountants [IMA], National Association of Enrolled Agents [NAEA], Association of Certified Fraud Examiners [ACFE], American Institute of Certified Public Accountants [AICPA], Virginia Society of Certified Public Accountants [VSCPA]).

Teacher Resource:

Virginia Board of Accountancy