17
Chapter
Professional Chapter Certifications and
Career Planning
McGraw-Hill/Irwin
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Outline
Outline
Objectives
General certification requirements
Accounting certifications
Career planning steps
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Objectives
Objectives
When you finish this chapter, you should be
able to:
Describe the process for obtaining various
accounting certifications
Explain associated career options
Discuss your personal career plans and
certifications that align with it
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General certification
requirements
requirements
Education
Examination
Experience
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Accounting certifications
Accounting
Certified Management
Accountant
Sponsored by the Institute
of Management
Accountants
Four-part, online exam
Business analysis
Management accounting
and reporting
Strategic management
Business applications
Certified Fraud Examiner
Sponsored by the
Association of Certified
Fraud Examiners
Four-part, online exam
Criminology ethics
Financial and transactions
Fraud investigation
Legal elements of fraud
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Accounting certifications
Accounting
Certified Internal Auditor
Sponsored by Institute of Internal Auditors
Four-part, computer-based exam
The internal audit activitys role in governance, risk
and control
Conducting the internal audit engagement
Business analysis and information technology
Business management skills
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Accounting certifications
Accounting
Certified Information Systems Auditor
Sponsored by the Information Systems Audit
and Control Association
Six-part, in-person exam
IS audit process
IT governance
Systems and infrastructure life cycle
IT service delivery and support
Protection of information assets
Business continuity and disaster recovery
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Career planning steps
Career
Determine your strengths, aptitudes and
abilities
Create a career mission statement
Research related employment
opportunities
Build your resume
Practice your interviewing skills
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