Vault’s accounting career guide reads as a conversational how-to book full of advice and insight. Geared to a target audience of high school and college students seeking clarity in their choice of career path, this is a solid resource covering the various career options available within the accounting profession and how to pursue them.
The guide comprises four sections that follow a career-seeker’s thought process: “The Scoop,” “Getting Hired,” “On the Job,” and “Employers.” These sections answer the basic burning questions: What is accounting? What types of careers are available to accounting majors? How do I get hired and earn a CPA? What is the job like? What are my options further down the road? What firms are out there? Candid answers offer realistic insight into the options available. Some responses are limited in scope or depth, but overall the guide effectively hits all of the high points and caters to the inquiring minds of students seeking sound career information.