Career Information, Company Profiles and Contacts

Vault Career Guide to Accounting

By Jason Alba.

Accounting has been everywhere in the news recently - from the Enron scandal to questions about bookkeeping at other top companies. With the focus on proper accounting increasing, the industry is set for major growth and recruiting; industry associations are already planning major pushes to bring more talent into the industry. In this detailed guide, learn the ins and outs of a career in accounting - from a look at the types of accounting, including tax and audit, to the types of accounting careers, including the Big Four accounting firms, government work, and more.

Careers in Accounting by Gloria Gaylord and Glenda Reid.

Whether your interests lie in crunching numbers, performing audits, or establishing tax policy, this guide will help you understand the important and growing career opportunity for you in accounting.

Questions Answered on Accounting Careers

by Caitlind Alexander.

Walks through the accounting profession and addresses many of the questions you might have about the profession.

Accounting Jobs Worldwide

By Tim Ryder.

Provides a directory of international opportunities in accounting.

Careers in Accounting - Wetfeet Insider Guide

A solitary bean counter hunched over an accounting ledger, back hunched and brow furrowed... If this is what you picture when you think of a career in accounting, you’re not alone. “Exciting,” “fast paced,” and “ever changing” are not phrases that leap to mind when most people think about accounting. But in the past decade, the accounting industry has undergone not just one but several massive upheavals against a backdrop of constant consolidation. Still, there’s never a bad time to be looking for an entry-level job in accounting. Clients need accountants whether business is up or business is down, and accounting firms always need sharp, reliable people to do the work. A job in accounting can provide an excellent grounding in business fundamentals that will apply to just about any job or career you pursue down the road. This guide walks you through the fundamentals of the industry.

Vault Guide to the Top 40 Accounting Firms

The CPA Profession: Opportunities, Responsibilities, and Services

Organizations

American Institute of Certified Public Accountants

The American Institute of Certified Public Accountants is the national, professional organization for all Certified Public Accountants. Its mission is to provide members with the resources, information, and leadership that enable them to provide valuable services in the highest professional manner to benefit the public as well as employers and clients.

Risk Management Association

RMA is also the only financial services trade association that specializes in lending and credit risk information, research, and training. More than 3,000 commercial banks, thrifts, and other financial firms are members of RMA, represented in the Association by thousands of associates in 50 states, Puerto Rico, Canada and numerous foreign cities including Hong Kong and Singapore.

Ideas and Know-How

Yaeger CPA Review

Keiso

Self-Study Guide. Very helpful.

Magazines and Newspapers (Online and Off)

Accounting Today

(212) 371-9400. This bi-weekly publication provides excellent coverage of important trends in the accounting profession. Good background reading.

CPA Journal

(212) 973-8300. This monthly journal provides information of general interest to CPAs and activities at the major public accounting firms.

Journal of Accountancy.

(212) 575-6200. One of the leading accounting monthly's. Covers the profession well and also has a good section with job listings.

New York Times

Sunday classified section in New York edition is reknown for listing ads by investment banks looking for talent. Cost: $1.25 at newsstands. Also look at the Financial Times.

Wall Street Journal.

The most widely read business periodical in the world. And it's on the net! You must register for the net version. Great way to keep up with what's going on in the markets and the world.