Title: Explore career opportunities in accounting.
Course: Accounting (12104-I) > Section: Understanding Businesses

Exploration should result in

- a compilation of occupational titles related to the Finance Career Cluster
- a brief description of the preparation required for each, opportunities for advancement, and employment trends in the field.

The research should include

- using job databanks and matching individual abilities and aptitudes
- job and technology expectations with industry standards
- investigating professional organizations and networks (e.g., American Institute of Certified Public Accountants [AICPA], Virginia Society of Certified Public Accountants [VSCPA]).

Many websites offer career exploration resources, including the Virginia Department of Education's Career Planning Guide.

Teacher Resource:

- Virginia Board of Accountancy