Baker College
Research Guides
ACC 1510: Payroll Accounting
Professional Organizations
- AICPA: American Institute of CPAs National professional association for CPAs in the United States.
- BPA: Business Professionals of America Business Professionals of America is the leading CTSO (Career and Technical Student Organization) for students pursuing careers in business management, office administration, information technology and other related career fields.
- IMA: The Association of Accountants and Financial Professionals in Business IMA is the worldwide association for accountants and financial professionals working in business.
- MACPA: Michigan Association of Certified Public Accountants Organization provides tools for practitioners. Includes referral resources, ethics standards, and other information for the public.
Online Accounting Tools
- FreshBooks Cloud Accounting 30 day trial.
- TurboCASH Accounting Free open source accounting software.
Career Information
- Occupational Outlook Handbook From the Bureau of Labor Statistics: Accountants and Auditors
- USA Jobs The Federal government's official job list
Certifications
- CIA: Certified Internal Auditor The CIA designation is the only globally accepted certification for internal auditors and remains the standard by which individuals demonstrate their competency and professionalism in the internal auditing field
- CMA: Certified Management Accountant The Certified Management Accountant (CMA) credential is the advanced professional certification that delivers tangible value. It demonstrates your command of the critical accounting and financial management skills demanded by today’s dynamic businesses, translating into significant career opportunities for you.
- CPA Exam: Certified Public Accountant The Uniform CPA Examination protects the public interest by helping to ensure that only qualified individuals become licensed as U.S. Certified Public Accountants (CPAs). Individuals seeking to qualify as CPAs – the only licensed qualification in accounting – are required to pass the CPA Examination.
- Enrolled Agent An enrolled agent is a person who has earned the privilege of representing taxpayers before the Internal Revenue Service by either passing a three-part comprehensive IRS test covering individual and business tax returns, or through experience as a former IRS employee. Enrolled agent status is the highest credential the IRS awards. Individuals who obtain this elite status must adhere to ethical standards and complete 72 hours of continuing education courses every three years.