Mike Is a Freshman Considering a Major in Accounting

question 53

Multiple Choice

Mike is a freshman considering a major in accounting. His uncle is an accountant, and Mike was drawn to the field because he has an aptitude for numbers. However, when he met with his accounting advisor, Mike was surprised to learn that getting an accounting degree meant taking a lot of seemingly unrelated courses; in fact, only about 25% of his coursework would be in the Accounting Department. Mike's advisor explained that the process of becoming a professional accountant involves many skills other than technical and quantitative; she also talked with Mike about Bell, Houle and McDonald's ideas.
-In one of his early accounting courses, Mike learned that professional accountants have to keep their knowledge updated via study even after they've been in practice for several years. That updating will help Mike:

• A) Master the basics of accounting.
• B) Improve his performance as an accountant.
• C) Define his role in society.
• D) Establish a collective identity.

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Definitions:

Process Focused

An approach concentrating on the optimization and efficiency of processes to achieve better quality, cost, and delivery metrics.

Leader-Sensitive Projects

Projects that are significantly influenced by the leadership style and capabilities of the project manager.

Type of Organization

Refers to the classification of organizations based on their purposes, structures, and functionality such as nonprofits, corporations, and governmental entities.

Organized

The state or condition of being systematically arranged, especially for efficient planning and execution.