Accounting is a versatile degree that can lead to jobs and careers in many different areas. Visit the department website, watch the videos below, or scroll down and select an option under Related Career Fields to see more information about potential careers you can pursue.
Accounting
Related Career Fields
Select a career field below to see some of the various areas it encompasses, types of employers, and some sample occupations.
Public Accounting
Career Areas
- Auditing/Assurance Services
- Environmental Accounting
- Forensic/Investigative Accounting
- Information Technology Services
- International Accounting
- Personal Financial Planning
- Tax
Types of Employers
- Public accounting firms:
- Large, multinational
- Local
- Regional
- Sole practitioners
Sample Occupations
Corporate Accounting
Career Areas
- Financial Management
- Financial Reporting
- Internal Auditing
- Cost Accounting
- Tax Planning
- Budget Analysis
Types of Employers
- Companies of all sizes, in all industries
Sample Occupations
Government
Career Areas
- Auditing
- Financial Reporting
- Financial Management
- Budget Analysis
- Research
Employers
- Federal agencies and departments including:
- Federal Bureau of Investigation
- Internal Revenue Service
- Department of the Treasury
- General Accounting Office
- Office of Management and Budget
- Securities Exchange Commission
- State and local agencies
Sample Occupations
Education
Career Areas
- Teaching
- Research
- Consulting
Employers
- Universities and colleges
Sample Occupations
Non-Profit
Career Areas
- Accounting
- Internal Audit
- Financial Planning
- Budgeting
- Money Handling
- Record Keeping
Employers
- Social service agencies and organizations
- Hospitals
- Public school systems
- Universities and colleges
- Religious organizations
- Libraries and museums
- Political parties
- Labor unions
Sample Occupations
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General Guidelines and Strategies
- Grades are an indicator of technical competence in accounting and of a person’s work ethic.
- Potential employers place a big emphasis on strong interpersonal skills. Demonstrate these skills by having a well-rounded background.
- Develop excellent computer, communication, and leadership skills and learn to work well within a team.
- Gain work experience and learn information about careers through internships. Consider completing internships in the spring semester, not just summer term.
- Certifications available through the Institute of Internal Auditors or the Institute of Management Accountants may increase job marketability in some areas of accounting.
- Accounting students should develop their analytical, critical-thinking and problem-solving skills. Develop high ethical standards.
- Public accounting firms hire candidates who meet the educational requirements for sitting for the Certified Public Accountant (CPA) exam: 150 hours of education including 24 hours of accounting, i.e., the equivalent of an undergraduate degree in accounting (requirements for sitting for the CPA exam can be found on the State Board of Accountancy website).
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