The Career Exploration Paper

ACCT 412 Paper 2: Career Exploration

Learning Objectives:

1. Familiarize students with different accounting careers

2. Allow students the opportunity to discuss their first career

3. Encourage students to prepare for accounting career long before graduation

4. Explore alternative accounting career options

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Assignment- Upon completion of an accounting degree, the goal is to obtain professional employment as an accountant. For accounting majors, there are two primary career paths: public (primarily tax or audit) and private accounting (government/industry- primarily management accounting). The purpose of this assignment is for accounting students to explore alternative accounting careers, and discuss five elements of career choice.

Goto indeed.com or the website of a company/firm that you would like to work for and select a posting for an accounting position in a location where you would like to work that you will qualify for when you complete your degree at TAMUC. DO NOT pick a position that is in a location where you would not like to work. For example, you want to work for Cargill, but the only positions you feel you qualify for is in Minneapolis, but you have an aversion to cold and would never live there. Do not pick that position.

In a three page paper, please evaluate the job you selected based on the attributes below. Please note a fourth page will include a copy of the posting you selected and a fifth page with the rubric for you assignment and the table listed below. Name your paper LASTNAMEexploration1.doc. For example, for me it would be RANKINexploration1. Your paper is required to have five subheadings: overall, location, compensation, opportunity for advancement, culture and challenge.

Overall- Why did you pick the posting? Discuss why you chose public or private accounting and the position you selected. You might want to detail the classes that you took that lead you to pursuing a specific accounting career or the industry of the company among others. Feel free to add as points such as company reputation, social responsibility, ethics etc.

Attributes

The attribute descriptions are only suggestions. Feel free to add other elements or key points that are important to you. Please include your evaluation and weight the importance of each attribute (must total 100%) in your decision-making copying the following table at the end of your discussion. Also include your anticipated first year compensation (e.g. $22,000) and percent travel (e.g. 10%) in the table.

Location- When evaluating location, discuss topics such as climate, distance from family/loved ones, cultural and sporting events, the arts etc., followed by why you picked this specific location.

Compensation- It is highly unlikely the position description will have an associated compensation. As such, I want you to discuss how important compensation is relative to other attributes in your first career. For example, you may be willing to take less compensation for a preferred location such as your home town or for the opportunity for advancement.

Opportunity for Advancement- You might also read this as potential for growth within the company. When evaluating opportunity consider the size and location of the company relative to your other criteria. Ask yourself how important growing with the current company or future company is for you. You might evaluate training opportunities for the current company.

Culture- Culture is the internal environment of the company encompassing how they treat their employees, ethical practices, and work life balance among others. To understand a little about company culture, you might read ratings from the job posting from other current and past employees. You are trying to determine if the company culture is a fit for you. For example, Innovation First in Greenville serves beer to their employees after 4PM. For some that may be important, for others it may not be.

Challenge- Professions can run the gamut of exceedingly challenging to incredibly boring. Evaluate your selected posting relative to challenge. How important is a challenging position to you?

 

Attributes

Weighting%

 

Location

 

Compensation

 

Opportunity for   Advancement

 

Culture

 

Challenge

 

Total

100%*

 

 

Expected first   year annual compensation

 

Expected per   travel first year

 

Certification   (CPA, CMA, CIA, other or none)

 

Furthest   distance from home for first job in miles

 

Age

 

Gender

*total must sum to 100%

Appendices- On the fourth page of your paper after the table above, copy your selected job posting.  On the fifth page, include a copy of the assignment rubric available in D2L.

 

Order Number			45471455714
Type of Paper			Essay
Writer Classification Level			Undergraduate
Style of Writing			MLA/APA/CHICAGO/
Sources and References			5
Number of Pages			4
	Distinguished (100%)	Proficient (85%)		Basic (70%)	Below Expectations (50%)	Non-Performance (0%)
Thesis Statement	Raises the strongest   objection to the thesis presented in the assignment. The objection is strongly grounded in research and logical reasoning.	Raises a plausible objection to the thesis presented in the assignment. The objection is mostly grounded in research and logical reasoning.		Raises an objection to the thesis presented in the assignment. The objection is somewhat grounded in research and logical reasoning.	Attempts to raise an objection to the thesis presented in the assignment. The objection is minimally grounded in research and logical reasoning.	The objection to the thesis is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.
Counter Argument	Provides a strong, thorough rebuttal to the objection. The rebuttal effectively demonstrates that the thesis can withstand the objection and applies the principles of charity and accuracy.	Provides a rebuttal to the objection. The rebuttal mostly demonstrates that the thesis can withstand the objection and mostly applies the principles of charity and accuracy.		Provides a limited rebuttal to the objection. The rebuttal somewhat demonstrates that the thesis can withstand the objection and somewhat applies the principles of charity and accuracy.	Attempts to provide a rebuttal to the objection; however, the rebuttal minimally demonstrates that the thesis can withstand the objection and does not apply the principles of charity and accuracy.	The rebuttal is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.
Conclusion	Provides clear and concise closing remarks that comprehensively summarize the essay. The remarks consider the broader controversy and/or further research that could offer additional insight into the moral solution of the business problem.	Provides closing remarks that summarize the essay. The remarks mostly consider the broader controversy and/or further research that could offer additional insight into the moral solution of the business problem. The closing remarks are somewhat unclear.		Provides closing remarks that minimally summarizes the essay. The remarks minimally consider the broader controversy and/or further research that could offer additional insight into the moral solution of the business problems. The closing remarks are unclear and/or vague.	Attempts to provide closing remarks that summarize the essay; however, the remarks do not consider the broader controversy and/or further research that could offer additional insight into the moral solution of the business problem. The closing remarks are unclear and vague.	The closing remarks are either nonexistent or lack the components described in the assignment instructions.
Written Communication: Context of and Purpose for Writing	Demonstrates methodical application of organization and presentation of content. The purpose of the writing is evident and easy to understand. Summaries, quotes, and/or paraphrases fit naturally into the sentences and paragraphs. Paper flows smoothly.	Demonstrates sufficient application of organization and presentation of content. The purpose of the writing is, for the most part, clear and easy to understand. There are some problems with the blending of summaries, paraphrases, and quotes. Paper flows somewhat smoothly.		Demonstrates a limited understanding of organization and presentation of content in written work. The purpose of the writing is somewhat evident but may not be integrated throughout the assignment. There are many problems with the blending of summaries, paraphrases, and quotes. Paper does not flow smoothly in all sections.	Organization and presentation of content are extremely limited. The purpose of the writing is unclear. There is little or no blending of summaries, paraphrases, and quotes. Paper does not flow smoothly when read.	The assignment is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the instructions.
Written Communication: Control of Syntax and Mechanics	– Displays meticulous comprehension and organization of syntax and mechanics, such as spelling and grammar. Written work contains no errors and is very easy to understand.	Displays comprehension and organization of syntax and mechanics, such as spelling and grammar. Written work contains only a few minor errors and is mostly easy to understand		Displays basic comprehension of syntax and mechanics, such as spelling and grammar. Written work contains a few errors which may slightly distract the reader.	Fails to display basic comprehension of syntax or mechanics, such as spelling and grammar. Written work contains major errors which distract the reader.	The assignment is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the instructions.
Written Communication: Required Formatting	Accurately uses required formatting consistently throughout the paper, title page, and reference page.	Exhibits required formatting throughout the paper. However, layout contains a few minor errors.		Exhibits limited knowledge of required formatting throughout the paper. However, layout does not meet all requirements.	Fails to exhibit basic knowledge of required formatting. There are frequent errors, making the layout difficult to distinguish as required style.	The assignment is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the instructions.
Written Communication: Word Requirement	The length of the paper is equivalent to the required number of words.	The length of the paper is nearly equivalent to the required number of words.		The length of the paper is equivalent to at least three quarters of the required number of words.	The length of the paper is equivalent to at least one half of the required number of words.	The assignment is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the instructions.
Written Communication: Resource Requirement	Uses more than the required number of scholarly sources, providing compelling evidence to support ideas. All sources on the reference page are used and cited correctly within the body of the assignment.	Uses the required number of scholarly sources to support ideas. All sources on the reference page are used and cited correctly within the body of the assignment.		Uses less than the required number of sources to support ideas. Some sources may not be scholarly. Most sources on the reference page are used within the body of the assignment. Citations may not be formatted correctly.	Uses an inadequate number of sources that provide little or no support for ideas. Sources used may not be scholarly. Most sources on the reference page are not used within the body of the assignment. Citations are not formatted correctly.	The assignment is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the instructions.

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