Unit 1
Accounting and Finance Foundations Unit 1: Accounting Careers 7
Accounting Careers
Chapter 1
Student Guide
Immediately after high school graduation—and sometimes even before—individuals may start an
accounting career. With experience and additional accounting study, accounting personnel can earn
a promotion to a higher level on the career ladder.
College degree
in accounting
Two years of high
school accounting
One year of high
school accounting
Accountant
Bookkeeper
Accounting Clerk
General Office
Worker
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