High School Resources

Accounting Career Quiz

If you're interested in a career in accounting and want to learn if you are suited for this profession, begin by taking this short quiz. Answer "yes" or "no" to the following questions:

1.	I enjoy working with and meeting new people.	Yes No
2.	I want to earn a college degree that provides the opportunity to pursue various career paths.	Yes No
3.	I want a career that is financially rewarding and offers opportunity for advancement.	Yes No
4.	I want to continually enhance my knowledge base and business skills, thus providing me with job security and job stability in times of economic hardship.	Yes No
5.	I am comfortable working with numbers.	Yes No
6.	I want a career that is personally rewarding and allows me to see the results of my work.	Yes No
7.	I want to work in a professional environment.	Yes No
8.	I enjoy advising and assisting others in accomplishing their personal and business goals.	Yes No
9.	I want to work with the latest technology in new and dynamic areas of business.	Yes No
10.	I believe that understanding the "big picture" of a situation, as well as paying attention to detail, is important in the work that I do.	Yes No
11.	I enjoy using my analytical skills to solve problems and provide solutions.	Yes No
12.	I want a career that requires excellent communication skills - written and verbal - and the opportunity to use them.	Yes No

If you answered "Yes" to seven or more of these questions, accounting may be a great choice for you.

Source: American Institute of CPAs