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| Reviewed: |
Sep 17, 2006 by Business Editorial Board |
| Overview: |
Takin Care of Business is a video from the 2004 film library of the AICPA. Designed for a career day, the video introduces students to the accounting profession using the theme "imagine the possibilities". The careers of different individuals are profiled (non-profit consultant, entrepreneur, FBI agent, film cost accountant, and sports team controllers). The video is available in both high and low bandwidth. |
| Learning Goals: |
To introduce high school students and undergraduate business students to the accounting profession. |
| Target Student Population: |
High school and introductory accounting students |
| Prerequisite Knowledge or Skills: |
None |
| Type of Material: |
Video |
| Recommended Uses: |
Great in raising the interest and awareness about the accounting profession for a career day or first day of a principles of accounting course. |
| Technical Requirements: |
Current browser and windows media player. A link is provided on the site to allow users to download of the player. |
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| Strengths: |
The presentation is clear, concise, current, relevant, informative, and entertaining. The video achieves its intended purpose. |
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Potential Effectiveness as a Teaching Tool |
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| Strengths: |
As a career opportunity piece the video is most effective. It dispells the accountant stereotype by showcasing five professionals who jumpstarted their careers by becoming CPAs. |
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Ease of Use for Both Students and Faculty |
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This 14 minute video is exceptionally well done and visually appealing. |
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