Tuesday, November 19, 2013

Succeed In An Online Class: 1,2,3..


by Franklin Skribbit


When you picture an accountant the first thing that comes to my mind is an old man sitting in white shirt, bow tie, and suspenders. He leans over his work squinting through his thick-lensed glasses as he types on his printing calculator with a dim desk light overhead filtering through his green visor onto the mass of paper. Chances are this is what you pictured to and I am here to tell you accounting certainly does not have to be that way. Yes, there will always be records, debits, and credits involved but a career in accounting can actually lead you down interesting roads. Here are some of the different off-the-beaten-path jobs that you can take as you pursue an accounting career.

1. Can you Even take the Class?

I am not referring to your abilities as a student but your access to the class materials. Different universities and even individual professors use various software resources. Before you sign up for the class or pay tuition you need to find out the technical details and see if you can access the class with your hardware. I would recommend that you use your own computer. Having to rely on the library or another individual can often be very frustrating when you need to get something done.

Entertainment Accountant

Once you are in your program there are opportunities for you to meet influential individuals. Meet the dean of the college lunches are fairly common and business leaders will come in to give presentations. Reach out to these individuals after the meeting. They will probably be in a hurry so ask if you can contact them later in the week and they may even give you their number. Attend career fairs and get to know companies

One of the greatest perks of online classes is the flexibility but that does not mean you should opt for irregularity. Select whatever time is best for you to go through the coursework and make that time your regular time to work. Treat it like a job. You need to be home at your specified time each day. Now there are exceptions to the rule but generally try and keep it consistent

If traveling the world is your taste becoming an international accountant could be the ticket. Business is becoming increasingly global and firms need individuals to manage and protect their influences throughout the world. Trade treaties, varying taxes, currency exchanges, import taxes, all need to be taken into account in order to give your company the advantage over its competitors. You will probably end up learning different languages and become familiar with many cultures in order to succeed. This job requires a skilled individual who can manage not only different accounting rules, but entirely different systems.

3. Maximize Your Resources

An online class does not mean that you are on your own. Being online does afford you many benefits but there are also some cons. The largest is access to your professor. If there is help that you need, or advice that you are seeking make sure to do it early. Your professor will try and help you but his responses may not be immediate as in a traditional class.

Now, this isn't all the possible jobs you could find in accounting, there are many more. To get started on your career path find an accounting program and remember not only are accountants well paid and always in demand but they can actually find interesting and fun jobs as well.




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