Abstract
This paper discusses the job done by a CPA , Certified Public Accountant. The paper presents the educational requirements necessary for pursuing a career as a CPA and outlines the average salaries earned by accountants. The paper provides an outlook for the future of the accountant's job description with regard to technological advancements.

From the Paper
"Certified Public Accountants (CPAs) are found in many walks of life. They are the well-paid and often highly publicized (albeit sometimes for the wrong reasons) Chief Financial Officers (CFOs) of major corporations and advisors to smaller neighborhood businesses (CPA.net., 2004). They work for both large and small public accounting firms, and are typically well-respected strategic business advisors and decision-makers. CPAs also act as business consultants on many issues, including taxes and accounting. Public accountants perform a variety of accounting, auditing, tax, and consulting activities for their clients, who include corporations, governments, nonprofit organizations, or individuals (U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2004). For instance, some CPAs concentrate on tax matters, such as helping companies understand the tax advantages and disadvantages of their business decisions and preparing individual income tax returns. Others serve as consultants in areas such as compensation or employee healthcare benefits, the development of accounting and data processing systems, and the selection of controls to protect assets. Others may audit clients' financial statements and report to investors and authorities that the statements have been properly prepared and reported. CPAs' usually either have their own businesses or work for public accounting firms."

Tags:audit, tax, business

Abstract
This paper discusses how accounting is a good profession to be in and how there is always a need for accountants because they do so much good for companies - especially companies that are very large and that have a difficult time keeping up with the people that they get money from and pay money out to. The paper also examines how they are also used by individuals who are doing their taxes, starting up a business, or otherwise doing something with their money that they are a bit uncertain about. It also touches on the ethics involved and how not all accountants are bad people because of events like Enron. The paper also contends that most accountants are very ethical people who would not adjust the numbers to make things appear as something other than what they really are.

Outline:
Executive Summary
State of the Industry
Job Opportunities
Education & Training
Salaries & Wages
Challenges Facing the Industry
Misconceptions
Conclusion

From the Paper
"The accounting profession is recommending more education for accounting professionals for many reasons, but the largest of these seems to be the fact that all professionals must be accountable for the choices that they make (Bradley, 1994). There have been too many recent scandals in the news to make the American public comfortable with accountants and large corporations, and allegations of embezzlement, misrepresentation, and other issues are increasing. Because of this, accounting educators are looking for ways to show that they must be tough on accountants and ensure that they understand the rules completely (Koehn & Del Vecchio, 2004). If they have enough education they cannot use ignorance as an excuse and insist that they only made a mistake when they actually did something deliberate and deceitful (Koehn & Del Vecchio, 2004). "

Tags:embezzlement, taxes, enron

Abstract
This paper explains that, because of the lack of physician anesthesiologists in rural areas, the utilization of CRNAs in the rural health care setting is a perfect match. The author points out that the federal government through the Health Care Financing Administration has recently removed the federal requirement that nurse anesthetists be supervised by physicians when caring for Medicare patients. The paper stresses that CRNAs are a wise choice for medically under-served populations because they also can provide services outside of the operating room, such as pain management, obstetrical services, intubations, the initiation of intravenous lines, and lumbar punctures.

From the Paper
"In the recent past, the Bureau of Health Professions in the Health Resources and Services division of the US Department of Human Services administered important programs, which were meant to help alleviate the problem of the shortage of trained healthcare professionals in rural America. These programs allowed for the recruiting and retention of qualified health professionals of all disciplines for practice in rural and classically undeserved areas. It is therefore unfortunate that funding for the Health Professions acquisitions programs has decreased to the point where the programs were severely under-funded and unable to accomplish goals set in Title VII of the Public Health Services Act. In addition to the woeful under funding of health professions programs, entitlements were made subject to yearly review and justification and the inability of program administrators to adequately forecast funds made each position opened one of uncertainty, causing a lack of long term stability in the provision of quality health care."

Tags:underserved, utilization, requirement, services, quality

Abstract
This paper explains why three elements described in this document, discussion of the evaluation procedure, discipline and suspension programs, and opportunities for professional growth and development, are vital to the successful outcome and achievement of both teachers and students in the school district.

From the Paper
"All teachers in the school system must be evaluated on at minimum an annual basis. They may be evaluated by a supervisor, principal or other District member who is assigned a level of authority over the teacher. Evaluations are critical because they provide instructors with feedback vital to their livelihood and success as a model instructor in the classroom. In a situation where a teacher is performing at an unsatisfactory level, the performance evaluation allows opportunity for improvement. In the event that a teacher is performing satisfactorily, the performance review process provides an opportunity for encouragement and personal development."

Tags:abilitiy, maximum, opportunities, achievement, growth, classroom, competitive, framework

Abstract
The paper discusses the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners' Code of Professional Ethics' two codes related to maintenance of the confidentiality of information and revealing of materials matters discovered during the course of an examination. The paper provides an example of a police detective who holds the certified fraud examiner (CFE) designation and encounters a case involving his brother-in-law. The paper then looks at the social structure theory, social process theory and social conflict theory to highlights the motivations behind crimes and their implications for police detectives.

From the Paper
"For instance, a police detective who holds the CFE designation might encounter a case involving his brother-in-law. The brother-in-law works in a local grocery store a stock manager and he has been accused of short-changing and diverting the stocks. The owner caught him asked the assistance of the local police to investigate. Despite the said police officer being head of the team involved in crimes such as what his brother-in-law was involved in; it will be a conflict of interest if he does not excuse himself from the operation. Even if he has held the record of being a most trustworthy and solid police officer, any involvement in the investigation albeit miniscule might put into question his integrity considering he is personally related to the suspect. In order to ward of any doubt that there is conflict of interest or "even a semblance thereof" it would do him well to keep a totally hands off approach and not even discuss the matter with his colleagues or even his friends and relatives. This may be easier said than done as a result of the personal relations he has with the suspect and his wife is the suspect's sister but this is the price he pays for entering a profession of trust that calls for duty above all else."

Tags:confidentiality, crimes, police, detectives

Abstract
The writer discusses that, although there are many professions from which to choose, one may still choose to become a Certified Public Accountant due to interests and passions that are in this field. This includes a passion for numbers and an interest in financial matters.
Some may wish to become a CPA due to the knowledge that CPA's are important to society. Hence, they want to take the necessary exams to be able to qualify as a certified public accountant. There are those that wish to become a part of the important professionals who play essential roles in the maintenance of the society's financial matters, such as the preparation of tax returns for individuals and corporations or the preservation of the nation's finances and accountancy activities.
The writer looks at the accounting side of the profession and the importance of the CPA to society.

From the Paper
"Accounting does not only involve numbers, formulas, and computations. Hence, it also involves one's ability to make good judgments and apply such judgments to the accounting professions. For instance, in an accounting task for a company, it is interesting to know several financial information of a company and then develop solutions or perform actions that can help the company solve financial problems or improve financial conditions.

Another factor that makes accounting interesting is the fact that unlike other professions, accountants are always updated on most economic issues. This is because their job not only depends on the tasks that they are supposed to perform, but also on the knowledge about the everyday economy. In relation, this is also because the responsibilities of a CPA is chiefly based on financial and economic aspects of every organization around him as well as the economic standing of the entire nation."

Tags:finances, company, numbers, profession

Abstract
This paper discusses Advanced Practice Nursing in relation to modern health care. The paper further discusses Nurse Practitioners, as well as Certified Nurse Specialists and compare their roles within the health are industry. Additionally, the paper examines legal issues surrounding ANPs in today's health care, and issues that are at the forefront of the nursing profession. These issues include legislation, the ability to practice freely, and educational advancements in nursing.

From the Paper
"Advanced Practice Nursing (APN) is a term that refers to registered nurses that have progressed in their nursing studies beyond the basics of the nursing field. APNs often must have a Master's Degree, or Doctorate, and are often the lead health care giver in preventative and primary care. This is especially true for APNs in the cases of rural health care, clinics for the poor, and for people without health insurance ("Advanced Practice"). APNs have the ability to provide the majority of health care services that the traditional physician would because their expertise through training is extensive. There are, however, restrictions placed on APNs with regard to prescriptions, and their range of ability to give medical care through government regulations ("Advanced Practice", 2005)."

Tags:advanced, practice, nursing

Abstract
This paper examines how recruiting, selecting, and retaining an ethically diverse, certified, and classified staff is a leadership responsibility and a priority for K-12 school administrators. There are many challenges associated with recruiting a diverse staff, but by recruiting a diverse staff, educators can assure that students will be provided ample opportunity to experience an education that is diverse in an environment that promotes diversity and a sense of global understanding. It attempts to show how implementation of a diverse recruiting campaign requires a stringent strategy.

Outline
Introduction
Management Support
Recruitment Strategies
Selecting
Retention
Certification/Classification
Conclusions

From the Paper
"With regard to recruiting strategies, selection and hiring procedures must be oriented in a manner that encourages applications from a diverse pool of applicants. To do this the team must first emphasize communication (Spangler & Wixon, 2000). A communication strategy should incorporate the educational goals and philosophies plus an explicit desire to promote diversity."

Tags:communication, hiring, training, program

Abstract
This report attempts to explain how the new American Institute of Certified Public Accounts SAS No.99 will change the way accounting firms will be required to conduct corporate audits. The paper outlines the objectives of the new standards, the fundamental areas they are to focus upon, and key provisions, and then explains how these standards will help both external and internal auditors eliminate the possibility of fraud in corporate offices.

From the Paper
"As can be expected, the Enron collapse in Texas and the WorldCom scandal in Mississippi have each dramatically demonstrated how critical it is that regulating bodies ensure that Corporate America provides high quality, trustworthy, and reliable financial reporting. "The 40-year-old accountant is accused of creating and managing the complex web of partnerships that disguised the true state of affairs at the disgraced energy firm." (BBCi, Enron finance chief denies charges) Enron basically opened America's eyes into what may actually be going on in many organizations throughout our nation. The philosophy of everyone must be doing it was confirmed only a few short months later when the chief financial officer of the telecoms giant WorldCom was indicted because of another multi-billion dollar accounting fraud. "The company's collapse followed exposure of an accounting fraud, now put at $7.68bn (5bn), which made the company look profitable when it was not." (BBCi, "Ex-WorldCom finance boss indicted")"

Tags:board, of, directors, fraudulent, financial, reporting, methodologies, manipulated, books

Abstract
Examines how computer technology and business competition have caused the role of a Certified Public Accountant to change from one of a transaction processor to one of a business partner.

Introduction
Technology and the Accountant in 2015
Conclusion
References

From the Paper
"The traditional management accountants have focused on the tasks of counting, comparing, recording and reporting financial information. Whether we like it or not, technology and society have fully engaged to bring about drastic changes to the way we conduct business today. The very core competencies of accountants (i.e., measurement and reporting of business transactions) are being challenged by this information economy."

Tags:accounting, business, ceo, computer, cpa, finance, management, role, technology, telecommunications