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Public Accountant
Chantal Mosley
+What is a Public Accountant?
An accountant whose services are available to the public at large, in contrast to one employed on a full-time basis by a company. Breakdown: Audit, Tax and Advisory* (depending on the
firm)
Certified Public Accountant license in necessary before practice and especially before job promotion
Education Requirements Bachelors Degree (generally Accounting or Business Admin) Masters of Accounting Degree (usually a one-year program)
Includes preparation for CPA exam
+Practices of Accounting
Tax – use of specific accounting practices to minimize a company’s tax burden
Audit – a systematic and independent examination of data, statements, records, operations and performances of an enterprise for a stated purpose
+Who did I interview?
Catherine Morris, CPA
Recruiter for Dixon Hughes Goodman (Top 15 Accounting Firm)
Campus Recruiter for 7 years; Tax Accountant for 6 years
Manages the campus recruitment functions at colleges
Helps with the planning of orientation and getting new hires on board with the company
+What types of skills will help you succeed in this career?
Ability to communicate well (Both written & verbal)
Ability to present presentations in public
Ability to gain and balance different priorities
Ability to think through technical information and summarize
Ability to build and maintain relationships (client service business)
+What challenges and opportunities should you prepare for? Definitely a good job ($$$)
Opportunity to grow from being a doer to a learner
Challenge to transition as you climb up the career ladder
Opportunity to encourage and strengthen others
Challenge to depend on the constant assistance of your team
+What advice would you offer?
First – focus on classwork and keeping up your GPA
Hold leadership positions
Show that you can balance work, school and clubs
Don’t be afraid to get exposed to the profession to establish relationships
Be comfortable and learn to network!