The information explosion sweeping our society is broadening the demand for and scope of services provided by accountants. The accounting profession has emerged as one of the leading growth professions throughout the world, and is poised to make a strong entrance into the new century. Instant communications, rapid commercial transactions and expanding international trade have enlarged the world's financial markets and increased the role accountants play in the global business community. Accounting opens doors in every king of business-coast to coast. Professional accounting careers are open to men and women of all ethnic and social backgrounds.
Success requires motivation, a commitment to service and good skills in analysis and communication.
Also important are the abilities to work as a member of a team, think abstractly and solve problems logically. Accountants are often required to draw upon their knowledge of business operations and finance, as well as other areas such as behavioral sciences. It is a role that is vital to our business environment. Certified public accountants can choose from a variety of career paths. As public accounting practitioners, CPAs are proprietors, partners or staff members of public accounting firms of varying size and specialties.