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.
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.
Identify Major 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
Content Quality
Rating:
Strengths:
The presentation is clear, concise, current, relevant, informative, and entertaining. The video achieves its intended purpose.
Potential Effectiveness as a Teaching Tool
Rating:
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.
Ease of Use for Both Students and Faculty
Rating:
Strengths:
This 14 minute video is exceptionally well done and visually appealing.
Creative Commons:
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