"So why did I choose accounting? I really love that accounting goes beyond the numbers. Numbers tell stories. An accountant must be skilled at telling the story behind the numbers, sharing insights with people who don't have an accounting background."
- Dr. Charmaine Alexander, CPA, CMA, UMass Global Associate Professor, Accounting
If you said yes, a career in accounting may be right for you. Today's topic is the career pathway for accountants. Learn about the essential steps on how to become an accountant, look into a typical day in the life of an accountant, dive into the various career paths within the accounting profession, and explore the job outlook for accounting.
This webinar provides you with practical advice and a Q&A portion that answers your questions to help you confidently take the next steps toward a successful accounting career.
In this webinar you will:
Our experts today are Dr. Charmaine Alexander, an Associate Professor of Accounting who oversees all the accounting and finance courses at UMass Global and Dr. Gina Bennett, a Strategic Partnership Associate at UMass Global. Dr. Charmaine Alexander has several years of experience in both accounting and financial management in various industries, including entertainment, aerospace, and manufacturing.
Accredited by WSCUC, UMass Global, a private, nonprofit affiliate of the University of Massachusetts, provides over 55 online programs tailored for workplace relevance, including a myriad of online business programs. We are committed to adult learners with attentive student support, high graduation rates and alumni satisfaction, and credit opportunities for transfers or prior training. If you're interested in accounting, we offer a bachelor's in business administration with an emphasis in accounting and an MBA in accounting.
Interested in becoming an accountant and thinking about your next steps? Speak with an enrollment coach at UMass Global today at 800.746.0082. Still wanting to learn more? See what UMass Global's School of Business and Professional Studies has to offer and stay up to date with our latest Career Pathway webinars.
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