Tax Accountant as a Career

Question 1

What are some benefits that Tax Accountants usually get?

Accepted Answer

paid vacations, paid sick leave, retirement plans, health insurance

Question 2

In general, employment growth of accountants is tied to the health of the overall economy.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 3

Where are Tax Accountants needed?

Accepted Answer

Everywhere, for more than just taxes

Question 4

You are done with any required education as a Tax Accountant once you get your degree and certification.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 5

Which 2 states pay tax accountants the highest salary? (worth double points)

Accepted Answer

District of Colombia, New York

Question 6

How many additional credits do you need to become a CPA? (Bachelor's=120 credits; CPA=???)

Accepted Answer

30 credits

Question 7

It is not a Tax Accountant's responsibility to keep up with tax laws for their clients.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 8

What are some college courses you might take if you are studying Accounting?

Accepted Answer

All of these

Question 9

What are some things tax accountants do?

Accepted Answer

do taxes, write emails, give advice

Question 10

When are taxes due? (worth double points)

Accepted Answer

April 15th

Question 11

What level of education is required to be a tax accountant?

Accepted Answer

Bachelor's Degree

Question 12

What is the certification that many qualified tax accountants have?

Accepted Answer

CPA

Question 13

What does CPA stand for?

Accepted Answer

Certified Public Accountant

Question 14

What is the average salary for a tax accountant?

Accepted Answer

$60,000

Question 15

What is the work environment for most accountants?

Accepted Answer

they work in offices, they work mostly alone

Question 16

Promotion opportunities are extremely low in accounting.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 17

When is the busiest season for accountants? (worth double points)

Accepted Answer

January through April

Question 18

Accounting is a quiet job.

Accepted Answer

True

Questions 18