Accountants are responsible for a multitude of projects
throughout a business. They keep track of records, give
suggestions on how to be more efficient, they prepare
taxes, payroll and many other government required forms.
Every business has an accountant. This is one of the
most high demand fields out there, thanks partially
to a new government law, Sarbanes Oxley, requiring closer
scrutiny of all publicly traded companies.
Many people choose to major in accounting, because
its easier to find a job when they graduate. Accounting
is not for everyone, you should be relatively good at
math, and be very detailed oriented. As an accountant
advances in their career, their critical reasoning skills
will be put to the test. They will be asked to make
suggestions on the financial health of an organization.
No one will know the financial health of an organization
more then it's accounting departments.
Accounting usually does not require an advanced degree
to get a job. Though some jobs like to see that you
have a license. Many accountants will attempt to get
a CPA, a 4 part exam, to receive a government license.
This exam varies in difficulty depending on the state
in which you are applying to. You do not need a license
to be an accountant, but you will need a license to
sign off on forms or to open your own firm. Many accountants
will go to graduate school for a master's in taxation
or an MBA, to further their career. Unlike other professional
degrees, such as a lawyer, a Master's is not required
to practice.
Online Degrees For Accounting:
- LA College
- Minnesota School Of Business - Online
- Bachelor of Science in Business / Accounting
- Bachelor of Science in Accounting
- Master of Business Administration ~ Accounting for Managers
- Master of Business Administration - Accounting Emphasis
- Graduate Certificate in Accounting
- Cardean University Graduate Programs
- Penn Foster High School
Jobs that you might be interested in if you major in
accounting:
- Accounting
- Auditing
- Budgeting
- Underwriting (Insurance)
- Credit Analysts
- Financial Analysts
- Taxation
- Majoring in Accounting
Basic classes in undergraduate accounting include the
following:
- Accounting principles and theory
- Financial Accounting
- Managerial Accounting
- Cost Accounting
- Budget Control
- Tax Accounting
- Auditing