Investigate career opportunities in the accounting industry.

Indicators for this outcome
(a) Research different specializations in the accounting field such as business analyst, controller, financial accounting, managerial accounting and forensic accounting.
(b) Reflect upon one’s suitability or non-suitability for a specific occupation in the accounting industry.
(c) Discuss how accounting professionals apply and adhere to different accounting standards depending on the type of entity (e.g., publicly accountable enterprise [IFRS], private enterprise [ASPE], not for profit organization [NPO], public sector entity [PSAB]) in which they are employed.
(d) Design interview questions that could be used for an accounting position.
(e) Critique skills and interests that would enhance career choices (e.g., a focus on accounting practices specific to the agricultural community).
(f) Discuss how economic conditions may affect job prospects in the accounting industry.
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