Homework: Career Preparation- Cost Accounting
The purpose of this homework is to engage in a selected activity related to career development. After completing one of the options from the "Career Development Activities" below, write a paper (750 to 1,000 words) that includes the following:
o An explanation of the career development activity that you participated in.
o How the activity will influence your current or future career.
The paper may be written in first person voice and must be grammatically correct. At least two external sources should be cited in the paper. The paper must be written on an activity that has been completed during this current course.
Career Development Activities:
o Go to a professional association meeting, such as a local chapter meeting of the Institute of Management Accountant (IMA), Accounting and Financial Women's Alliance (AFWA), or your state board of accountancy. Write a paper that meets the homework expectations, and explains what you learned from this meeting and how this will influence your career.
o Research a professional license, certification, advanced degree or designation related to your intended profession. Write a paper that meets the homework expectations, and explains what you learned from your research and how this will influence your accounting career.
o Go to a GCU Accounting Society meeting on campus. Write a paper that meets the homework expectations, and explains what you learned from this meeting and how this will influence your career.
o Find an Excel tutorial online and complete the tutorial. Write a paper that meets the homework expectations, and explains what you learned by completing the tutorial and how this will help you in your career. Be sure to include the link to the specific tutorial that you completed and if a certificate of completion is available, embed the certificate in your paper.
o Complete the GCU Career Compass. Use the link in topic materials to register for Career Compass. Write a paper that meets the criteria above, and explains what you learned by completing the Career Compass and how this will help you in determining your career path.
o If you have an activity that you plan to participate in that will enhance your career knowledge, you may ask the instructor if you may use this as a Career Preparation homework opportunity.
Format your homework according to the following formatting requirements:
o The answer should be typed, using Times New Roman font (size 12), double spaced, with one-inch margins on all sides.
o The response also includes a cover page containing the title of the homework, the student's name, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
o Also include a reference page. The Citations and references must follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.