TABLE OF CONTENTS

Letter of Authorization…………………………………………………………………..ii
Letter of Acceptance……………………………………………………………………..iii
Letter of Transmittal……………………………………………………………………..iv
Abstract…………………………………………………………………………………..v
1.0 Introduction……………………………………………………………………...1
1.1 Purpose…………………………………………………………………...1
1.2 Definition………………………………………………………………....1
1.3 Sources of Data...........................................................................................1
2.0 Public Accounting...................................................................................................2
2.1 Functions………………………………………………………………….2
2.2 Certified Public Accountants……………………………………………...3
2.3 Income……………………………………………………………………..3
3.0 Managerial Accounting……………………………………………………………3
3.1 Functions…………………………………………………………………..3
3.2 Income……………………………………………………………………..4
4.0 Governmental Accounting…………………………………………………….......4
4.1 Functions…………………………………………………………………..4
4.2 Income……………………………………………………………………..4
5.0 Working Conditions……………………………………………………………….5
5.1 Hours………………………………………………………………………5
5.2 Environment……………………………………………………………….5
5.3 Workstyle………………………………………………………………….5
5.4 Travel……………………………………………………………………...6
6.0 Job Outlook………………………………………………………………………..6
7.0 Conclusions………………………………………………………………………..7
8.0 Recommendations…………………………………………………………………7
Appendix A: Abbreviations ..……………………………………………………………..8
Appendix B: Addresses .…………………………………………………………………. 9
Works Cited .…………………………………………………………………………….10