Public, Corporate and Governmental Accounting Vocations Research Proposal by Nicky

Public, Corporate and Governmental Accounting Vocations
A research proposal to explore the fields of public accounting, corporate accounting and governmental accounting.
# 151043 | 3,647 words | 6 sources | APA | 2012 | US
Published on May 19, 2012 in Business (Accounting) , Business (Human Resources) , Accounting (General)


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Description:

This study seeks to determine the professional differences in working in the fields of public accounting, corporate accounting and governmental accounting. The paper outlines the methodology and data collection and analysis of this study and includes a literature review. The paper points out the preliminary findings of this study and recommends further research in this area of study. This paper contains figures.

Outline:
Introduction
Purpose of the Study
Statement of the Problem
Objective of the Study
Research Question
Proposed Methodology
Limitations and Delimitations
Data Collection and Analysis
Literature Review
Preliminary Findings
Recommendations

From the Paper:

"The vocational field of accounting is one that makes a requirement of at least a bachelor's degree in the field of accounting or in a related field. According to the Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2008-09 Edition published by the US Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics "opportunities will be best for jobseekers who have a master's degree, obtain certification or licensure or who are proficient in the use of accounting and auditing computer software." (US Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2009) It is additionally reported that there will be "faster-than-average growth of accountant and auditor jobs" resulting from "an increase in the number of businesses, changing financial laws and regulations, and greater scrutiny of company finances." (U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2009)
"It is stated by the U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics that accountants and auditors "...help to ensure that the Nation's firms are run efficiently, its public records kept accurately, and its taxes paid properly and on time. They analyze and communicate financial information for various entities such as companies, individual clients, and government. Beyond carrying out the fundamental tasks of the occupation--preparing, analyzing, and verifying financial documents in order to provide information to clients--many accountants also offer budget analysis, financial and investment planning, information technology consulting, and limited legal services." (2009)"

Sample of Sources Used:

  • Douglass, Kevin (2006) The Reality of the CPA's Role New Jersey CPA Magazine, April 2006. Accounting and Auditing. Online available at: http://www.amper.com/publications/amper-cpa-role.asp
  • Erard, Brian (1992) Taxation with Representation: An Analysis of the Role of Tax Practitioners in Tax Compliance. Journal of Public Economics 52 (1993) 163-107. North-Holland. Online available at: http://aysps.gsu.edu/isp/files/ISP_SUMMER_SCHOOL_2008_ERARD_TAXATION_WITHOUT_REPRESENTATION.pdf
  • Financial accounting for Local and State School Systems (2005) Chapter 4: Governmental Accounting. National Center for Education Statistics. U.S. Department of Education, Institute of Education Sciences. Online available at: http://nces.ed.gov/pubs2004/h2r2/ch_4.asp
  • Garrison, Ray H. and Noreen, Eric W. (2009) What is Managerial Accounting/Cost Accounting. Accounting Management. Online available t: http://www.accountingformanagement.com/
  • Moussalli, Stephanie (2006) Accounting for the Journal's First 100 Years: A Timeline from 1905 to 2005. Journal of Accountancy. 1 Oct 2005. Online available at: http://www.thefreelibrary.com/Accounting+for+the+journal's+first+100+years:+a+timeline+from+1905+to+...-a0138313749

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APA Format

Public, Corporate and Governmental Accounting Vocations (2012, May 19) Retrieved September 23, 2023, from https://www.academon.com/research-proposal/public-corporate-and-governmental-accounting-vocations-151043/

MLA Format

"Public, Corporate and Governmental Accounting Vocations" 19 May 2012. Web. 23 September. 2023. <https://www.academon.com/research-proposal/public-corporate-and-governmental-accounting-vocations-151043/>

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