What can I do with a degree in Accounting?

Corporate Accounting

Your Accounting degree will open doors in the corporate world in the areas of financial management, internal auditing, budget analysis, and much more.

Career Areas

• Financial Management
• Financial Reporting
• Internal Auditing
• Cost Accounting
• Tax Planning
• Budget Analysis

Employers

• Private Companies
• Corporations

Strategies

For an edge in this rewarding field:

• Maintain a high GPA while obtaining your undergraduate and graduate degree.
• Develop analytical, critical-thinking, and problem solving skills.
• Gain work experience through internships and paid positions to add to your résumé.
  
• Earn an MBA.
• Become licensed by taking the CPA exam.
• Develop high ethical standards, accuracy, and attention to detail.
• Seek certification through various accounting professional societies, such as the Institute of Internal Auditors or the Institute of Management Accountants, and others.
• Become proficient in accounting and auditing software.