Comparison of CPA & Paralegal
Comparison of CPA & Paralegal
By
Professor Kerry Jones
ENGL 227
Table of Contents
Introduction
Choosing a career path can be a challenging task. After all, a career is a life-long commitment. To ensure the best decision is being considered as the primary career choice, we have analyzed the path of a CPA and Paralegal as requested. After taking into consideration the characteristics of both a CPA and Paralegal, we are confident that our analysis is thorough enough for a commendation.
Purpose, Scope and Limitations
The purpose of this report is to advise you of the best career choice between the two professions. This report outlines the most important aspects of each field for a proper recommendation. The evidence being presented examines; education, compensation, growth, values, culture and industry future for both prospective careers.
Sources and Methods
To present this report, we have investigated several sources that offer enlightenment on the future of both fields as well as other important data needed to make an informed decision. Sources include: (Booker, 2013), (Dotterer, 2013), (Havens, 2009), (Law, 2010), (Robert Half International, 2014), (Taylor, 2011). We chose six important characteristics of both career paths and cross examined them against one another as a bases. These characteristics were chosen because they are the most important features when choosing an occupation and will ultimately determine if time, money, effort and personal preferences are worth the sacrifice.
Report Organization
The report entails the amount of education needed and the compensation expected. Also the report evaluates the anticipated growth, as growth is an essential part in choosing a career. Switching gears slightly, we start to examine the values and culture that each occupation bring. As a personal preference these are also significant. Lastly, we analyze the future of both careers. We seek longevity when investing in this type of
By
Professor Kerry Jones
ENGL 227
Table of Contents
Introduction
Choosing a career path can be a challenging task. After all, a career is a life-long commitment. To ensure the best decision is being considered as the primary career choice, we have analyzed the path of a CPA and Paralegal as requested. After taking into consideration the characteristics of both a CPA and Paralegal, we are confident that our analysis is thorough enough for a commendation.
Purpose, Scope and Limitations
The purpose of this report is to advise you of the best career choice between the two professions. This report outlines the most important aspects of each field for a proper recommendation. The evidence being presented examines; education, compensation, growth, values, culture and industry future for both prospective careers.
Sources and Methods
To present this report, we have investigated several sources that offer enlightenment on the future of both fields as well as other important data needed to make an informed decision. Sources include: (Booker, 2013), (Dotterer, 2013), (Havens, 2009), (Law, 2010), (Robert Half International, 2014), (Taylor, 2011). We chose six important characteristics of both career paths and cross examined them against one another as a bases. These characteristics were chosen because they are the most important features when choosing an occupation and will ultimately determine if time, money, effort and personal preferences are worth the sacrifice.
Report Organization
The report entails the amount of education needed and the compensation expected. Also the report evaluates the anticipated growth, as growth is an essential part in choosing a career. Switching gears slightly, we start to examine the values and culture that each occupation bring. As a personal preference these are also significant. Lastly, we analyze the future of both careers. We seek longevity when investing in this type of
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