This document provides an overview of the professional accountant career path. It discusses what accountants do in the past, present and future, including financial reporting, auditing, tax, internal controls, and more. It also outlines the roles of accountants in nation building and how they help various stakeholders like SMEs, corporations, and governments. Additionally, it discusses how technology, economics, regulation and other change drivers are influencing the accounting profession and its market. The document emphasizes that to become a professional accountant requires pursuing an accounting qualification, and that one must continue developing new skills to adapt to an ever-changing business environment and create value for their organization.