Tax Accountants

Read articles about news and trends in the tax accounting field. Find industry-related newsletters in the publications section of the National Association of Tax Professionals' Web site, https://www.natptax.com/publications. The Association of International Certified Professional Accountants also offers resources for a wide variety of accounting topics and specializations, including tax accounting. Visit https://www.aicpa-cima.com/topic/tax for more information.

A part-time job or an internship in an accounting firm that offers tax planning and tax return services is a good way to see firsthand what tax accounting entails and if this is the type of work for you. Search for opportunities though your school's career services office, professional associations, and through accounting companies directly. Another way to gain more insight into tax accounting is by conducting an information interview with a tax accountant. Professional associations can help with locating tax accountants who are interested in sharing information about their careers.

You should also join student business organizations—such as DECA (https://www.deca.org), Future Business Leaders of America (https://www.fbla.org), Junior Achievement (https://jausa.ja.org), and Business Professionals of America (http://bpa.org) to learn more about the business world and participate in activities that develop your leadership and financial management skills.