Writing a career profile

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Why You Should Become an Accountant
There are many career options to choose from for young people joining college. They range from technical, administrative to professional careers. This poses a challenge to young people because it is easy to settle for a wrong career due to the allure of looking classy, associated with some careers. Some careers are regarded as being prestigious and more rewarding than others, which led me to choose one career in this realm, that of an accountant.
The accounting profession has a wide scope, which can be split down to public accounting, management accounting, auditing and cost accounting. The common denominator being that they all deal with figures. To get an in-depth understanding of what it takes to qualify and work in any of these categories, I approached two members of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) for interviews. In both interviews, I was interested in knowing what the life of an accountant is like. Is there work life balance? How to present yourself and what are the benefits of the profession?
My interviewees, Mr. Smith and Mr. Adams, both concurred on some issues. First, I couldn’t avoid noticing that in both instances the gentlemen were both dressed in nice fitting black suits and a tie. To become a certified public accountant (CPA), they say you must complete a college degree in accounting and at least two years working experience before joining AICPA. …