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Accounting
The accounting profession offers many opportunities in private industry, public accounting, and government. The accounting program is designed to assist students in pursuit of accounting careers in a variety of positions and organizations in these sectors.
Private industry offers opportunities for those interested in management accounting, financial management, financial statement preparation, internal auditing, and tax. Approximately fifty percent of accountants work in private industry in manufacturing, retailing, banking, and service. Small, medium, and large companies have positions in these areas that range from junior accountant up to Chief Financial Officer (CFO).
Public accounting offers opportunities for those interested in auditing, tax, and, consulting. Local, regional, national and international accounting firms have positions ranging from junior accountant up to partner.
Government offers opportunities for those interested in every area of accounting. Positions are at the federal level in the General Accounting Office (GAO), the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), and many other government agencies. Governmental agencies, like companies, need accountants. Application is made through the civil service program at the federal level. Positions in many areas of accounting are also available in government at the local and state levels.
Professional certifications in the accounting area can enhance your opportunities and career success. Certifications available in accounting include the Certified Public Accountant (CPA), the Certified Management Accountant (CMA), the Certified in Financial Management (CFM), the Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), and the Certified Government Financial Manager (CGFM). The accounting program assists student in the preparation for the exams necessary for the certifications. Students can apply to take the CMA, CFM, CIA and CGFM exam with a bachelor's degree, and can apply to take the CPA with 150 credit hours that includes a bachelor degree. Students planning to apply for the CPA, CMA, CFM, CIA, or CGFM certification should contact an accounting advisor for further information.
Private industry offers opportunities for those interested in management accounting, financial management, financial statement preparation, internal auditing, and tax. Approximately fifty percent of accountants work in private industry in manufacturing, retailing, banking, and service. Small, medium, and large companies have positions in these areas that range from junior accountant up to Chief Financial Officer (CFO).
Public accounting offers opportunities for those interested in auditing, tax, and, consulting. Local, regional, national and international accounting firms have positions ranging from junior accountant up to partner.
Government offers opportunities for those interested in every area of accounting. Positions are at the federal level in the General Accounting Office (GAO), the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), and many other government agencies. Governmental agencies, like companies, need accountants. Application is made through the civil service program at the federal level. Positions in many areas of accounting are also available in government at the local and state levels.
Professional certifications in the accounting area can enhance your opportunities and career success. Certifications available in accounting include the Certified Public Accountant (CPA), the Certified Management Accountant (CMA), the Certified in Financial Management (CFM), the Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), and the Certified Government Financial Manager (CGFM). The accounting program assists student in the preparation for the exams necessary for the certifications. Students can apply to take the CMA, CFM, CIA and CGFM exam with a bachelor's degree, and can apply to take the CPA with 150 credit hours that includes a bachelor degree. Students planning to apply for the CPA, CMA, CFM, CIA, or CGFM certification should contact an accounting advisor for further information.
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Quick Facts: Accountants and Auditors |
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$67,190 per year $32.30 per hour |
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Bachelor's degree |
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1,332,700 |
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Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (http://www.bls.gov/ooh/business-and-financial/accountants-and-auditors.htm)
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