Careers, Certifications, & Users of Accounting Information

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What is accounting often referred to as?

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The language of business

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What was the median salary for accountants in the U.S. in 2020?

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$73,000/year

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Which of the following is NOT one of the four primary categories for accounting? Financial Accounting, Managerial Accounting, Tax Accounting, Corporate Law

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Corporate Law

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Which of the following is NOT one of the three broad categories of accounting roles? Public Accounting, Private Accounting, Fund Accounting, Corporate Accounting

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Corporate Accounting

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What is Public Accounting also referred to as?

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External Accounting

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Which of the following services is NOT typically provided by public accounting firms?
Preparing financial reports,
Reviewing financial information for accuracy,
Providing tax services,
Manufacturing financial software

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Manufacturing financial software

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Which of the following firms is NOT part of the "Big Four" accounting firms?
Deloitte,
Ernst and Young (EY),
PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC),
Bain & Company

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Bain & Company

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What is Private Accounting also referred to as?

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Internal accounting

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What is the primary role of a private accountant within a company?

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To record transactions and prepare/analyze financial statements and reports

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Who often reviews the work of internal company accountants for completeness and accuracy?

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Public accountants