The Top 10 Accounting Infographics
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The accounting industry is jam-packed, full of constantly evolving and growing information. From bookkeeping to taxes to reports to economic trends, there are so many elements to accounting and bookkeeping beyond entering and adding numbers together.
Thankfully, dozens of accountants from around the world take the time to create enlightening, easy-to-follow, and engaging infographics that present information relevant to the accounting world in a clean, comprehensible manner.
While there are thousands of other quality infographics out there, we’ve compiled a list of our top 10 accounting infographics to get you started. Keep reading to get insider tips on the future of accounting and cloud-based software to what you can use with your accounting degree.
Why we need CPAs
Doesn’t everyone love to be appreciated? This CPA infographic is a great way to see how you’re valued in the United States and the impact you have on the world.
According to this infographic, 52% of business decision-makers rank CPAs as their most trusted advisor out of all finance professionals.
So, share this infographic with your coworkers or accounting industry friends to share how you all fulfill an admired and respected role that makes a difference.
CPA Statistics
Considering becoming a CPA, but not sure about the overall worth of the certification?
This CPA infographic dives into the major facts you should know about becoming a CPA.
Whether or not you’re a CPA, this infographic provides useful quantitative and qualitative information to illustrate what you could and should be doing with this certification, as well as the benefits of becoming a CPA.
With this certification, you can get a 10-15% higher salary! Imagine how much of a difference that could make for you or your accounting coworkers.
Seven sins of managing finances
Many infographics tell you what you should be doing or what you need to do to achieve a goal.
This infographic, however, cautions you on what you should NOT do by listing seven deadly sins of financial management.
For example, sin number three—spreadsheet gluttony—is a massive issue in the accounting and finance world. Spreadsheets are time-consuming, and trying to chase clients down to collect information—such as uncategorized transactions— isn’t efficient or beneficial for anyone.
So, using a system that can streamline and optimize your work is key as an accountant.
(Hint: Uncat is the perfect solution to quickly and easily categorized transactions for clients and eliminate the stressful, time-consuming, and cluttered nature of spreadsheets.)
Accounting degree opportunities
Are you or someone you know a recent college graduate with an accounting degree?
If so, this is the perfect infographic, as it lists a multitude of jobs you can get with an accounting degree alongside their standard pay, requirements, and even a statistic on how likely robots are to take the job!
From an accountant to a personal financial advisor to an applications software developer, your accounting degree has more uses than most people think to consider! Use this infographic to explore your options with your accounting degree.
Cloud accounting software projections
With how rapidly technology has developed over the past few decades, technology was bound to impact the accounting industry.
Specifically, cloud-based accounting software—such as QuickBooks Online—is rising quickly, as it helps accounting tasks run smoothly and efficiently.
This infographic presents the future of cloud accounting software over the next few years. Be sure to take a close look at this infographic and share it with your firm or even your clients!
Why hire an accountant?
Are you having trouble onboarding clients? This is the infographic for you!
This accountant infographic demonstrates the pros of hiring an accountant. Its bright colors and flowing nature ensure that readers will take away the information you want them to (the value of the accountants).
So, show this to your next potential client to help with onboarding, and convince them of the need for accounting.
The future of accounting firms
As the world predicted years ago, robots are starting to take over many of the tasks, industries, and jobs we did ourselves for years.
However, accounting is not one of those industries.
This infographic reveals what the future of accounting firms will look like, how firms can become firms of the future, and how vital firms are for millions of businesses.
So don’t worry; the accounting world is not going away anytime soon. But do scan through this infographic to better understand what you need to do to ensure your profession’s success in the future.
Becoming a CPA
Interested in becoming a CPA, but not sure how to start the process? Check out this infographic on how to become a CPA.
We love the map and board game-like design of this infographic that clearly illustrates how you can easily become a CPA.
Not only does this infographic show the steps and path to becoming a CPA, but it also shows all of the interconnected elements of what makes a good CPA.
The evolution of accounting and technology
As we mentioned earlier, accounting has become heavily intertwined with technology.
Digital spreadsheets and cloud-based accounting software are used practically everywhere in the accounting world.
But this infographic walks you through the history of accounting and technology and how the two become so connected and dependent on each other.
Starting with Luca Pacioli in 1491 to SaaS accounting, this infographic covers it all. Read through this infographic to expand your knowledge of your profession’s history.
CPA vs. CMA
As an accountant, you may or may not realize you have options in front of you in terms of certifications.
CPA or CMA? Which certification should I get?
This is a question you might be asking yourself, no matter what stage you are in your accounting career.
This infographic breaks down the differences between the two—such as the salary differences or differences in career paths—and so you can make the best decision for you and your future.
And that’s it! From Uncat’s top 10 list of accounting infographics, we hope you’ll find any (or all) of these infographics useful to you or applicable to someone you know.
Have an infographic you’re dying to share with us? Let us know, as we’re always on the hunt for a stellar, creatively informative accounting infographic.
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