Bishop Strachan School


        3A Accounting
        Research Project

        Research Project: Exploring Accounting Careers

        During this class, students will explore the responsibilities associated with, and education required for, any of the following accounting related careers:

        • Corporate Controller;
        • Audit Operations; and
        • Corporate Finance


        Research Exercise

        Students will investigate the following points of interest regarding the above accounting related careers:

        • job title
        • industry
        • responsibilities
        • educational requirements


        Note: This is for research to support your final project. You do not need to send anything in at this point.


        Text References:

        • pages 14, 115, and 576 (Accounting Students),
        • pages 46 (Private Accounting Practice),
        • pages 76 (Forensic Accountant),
        • pages 155 (Sole Proprietor),
        • pages 207 (Accounting Software Developer,
        • pages 249 (Head of Information Systems,
        • pages 301 (Auditing),
        • pages 371 and 422 (Banking & Investment)


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