| Areas |
Employers |
Opportunities |
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Public Accounting (CPA) |
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The "Big Four" Firms
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Regional firms
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Small firms
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Self-employment
|
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Plan on 150 hours of
coursework to meet the requirements
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Develop advanced
computer skills
-
Consider specialized
certification programs
-
Consider proficiency in
a foreign language
-
Study abroad one
semester
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Consider an internship
|
|
Corporate Accounting |
|
|
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Budgeting/Strategic Planning
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Certified Fraud Examination
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Cost Accounting
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General Accounting/Financial Reporting
-
Information Systems
-
Financial Analysis
-
Internal Auditing
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Tax Accounting/Planning
|
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Businesses & Industries
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Financial Institutions
-
Insurance Agencies
|
- Graduate degree is advisable for
advancement
- Consider internship
- Develop broad business perspective
- Work in teams with diverse
constituents
- Obtain certification - Certified
Management Accountant (CMA), Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or
Certified Internal Auditor (CIA)
- Consider proficiency in a foreign
language
- Study abroad one semester
|
|
Government &
Not-for-Profit Accounting |
|
|
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Budgeting
-
Cost Accounting
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General Accounting
-
Information Systems
-
Internal Auditing
-
Revenue Compliance
|
- City, State & National Governments
- Defense Contract Auditing
- Educational Institutions
- FBI
- Non-for-Profit Organizations
|
- Complete a course on governmental
and not-for-profit accounting
- Consider internship
- Work toward certification as
Certified Governmental Financial Manager for advancement in
government career
|
|
Accounting Educator |
|
|
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Accounting Education & Research
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Accounting Education in a Community College
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Accounting Education in a High School
|
- Colleges and Universities
- Community Colleges
- Public & Private School Systems
|
- Develop a research background
- Participate in a research project as
an undergraduate
- Complete a Master of Accountancy
degree and/or a Ph.D.
- Whenever possible take advanced
economics, statistics, or research oriented courses
|
|
General Business |
|
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Analysis & Research
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Banking
-
Business Law
-
Commercial Lending
-
Corporate Financial Management
-
Financial Analysis
-
Information Systems Consulting
-
Management
-
Office Systems
-
Operations
-
Quality Assurance
-
Research & Forecasting
-
Risk Management & Insurance
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Sole Proprietor/Business Ownership
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Stock Brokerage
|
- Banks
- Consulting Firms
- Educational Institutions
- Financial Planning Agencies
- Hospitals
- Insurance Companies
- Law Firms
- Legal Departments of Companies &
Governmental
- Not-for-Profit Agencies
- Private Industries
- Self-employment
- Stock Brokerage Firms
|
- Consider obtaining a Master of
Business Administration (MBA)
- May need additional training in
field
- Consider certification as a
financial planner (CFP)
- Constantly work to develop and
maintain computer skills
- Follow personal interests
- Consider proficiency in foreign
language
- Study abroad one semester
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