Accounting and Finance Foundations

Unit 1

Accounting and Finance Foundations Unit 1: Accounting Careers 6

Accounting Careers

Lesson 1.

Chapter 1

Student Guide

Key Terms: Define the following terms.

Résumé –

Letter of Application/Cover Letter –

Interview –

Ethics –

Integrity –

The Accounting Career Ladder

Immediately after high school graduation—and sometimes even during high school—individuals may start

an accounting career. With experience and additional accounting study, individuals can earn a promotion to

a higher position on the career ladder.

Highest Level Accountant

Bookkeeper

Accounting Clerk

Lowest level General Office Worker

An individual can begin as a general office worker during or immediately after completing high school,

having had only an accounting class. With experience and some college training, a person can move up the

ladder to an accounting clerk and bookkeeper. With a college degree in accounting, one earns the right to

be called an accountant and begin opening the door for more responsibility, more authority, higher earnings,

and greater success.