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What can I do with a major in Accounting?
Accounting involves the examination, organization, management and design of accurate recording and reporting procedures of financial and business transactions. The study of accounting attempts to make the student aware of the various ways one can maintain accurate, up-to-date financial and business practices. This includes a focus on methods of compilation, verification, supervision, revision and examination, efficiency recording, designing and reporting of such practices for both individuals and businesses.
Related occupations:
| Accountant |
Actuary |
Auditor |
| Banker |
Bookkeeper |
Budget Accountant |
| Controller |
Cost Accountant |
Credit Manager |
| Economist |
Educator |
Financial Analyst |
| Financial Planner |
Insurance Agent |
Internal Auditor |
| Internal Revenue Agent |
Investment Banker |
Management Accountant |
| Management Consultant |
Market Research Analyst |
Public Accountant |
| Purchasing Agent |
Research Analyst |
Statistician |
| Tax Accountant |
Tax Specialist/Preparer |
Treasurer |
| Underwriter |
Possible Employers of Accounting Majors:
| Non-profit Organizations |
Accounting Firms |
| Colleges/Universities |
Research Firms |
| Insurance Companies |
Social Service Agencies |
| Stock Brokerages |
Tax Firms |
| Health Care Companies |
Internal Revenue Service |
| Banks |
State/Federal Government |
| Accounting Firms |
Private Practices |
| Federal Bureau of Investigation |
Marketing Firms |
| Law Firms |
Consulting Firms |
Skills Important for Accounting Majors:
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Proficiency in oral and written communications
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Ability to organize, analyze and interpret numerical data
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Detail-oriented
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Ability to explain complex financial data to others
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Ability to work independently or as part of a team
Personal Attributes Important for Accounting Majors:
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Achievement-oriented, tendency toward analytical and logical thinking, capacity for precision
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Patient, thorough, integrity, resourceful
Related Activities Useful for Accounting Majors:
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Do an internship.
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Get a part-time job as an income tax preparer.
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Join a financial advisory board.
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Volunteer as a treasurer for a non-profit organization or professional association.
Print Resources:
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Accountants and Auditors. Pp 21-24, Occupational Outlook Handbook, U.S. Dept. of Labor, (latest edition).
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Burnett, Rebecca. Careers for Number Crunchers & Other Quantitative Types. VGM Career Books, (latest edition).
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Paradis, Adrian. Opportunities in Banking Careers. VGM Career Books, 1993.
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Person, Samuel, & Nicky Dauber. How to Prepare for the CPA Examination: Certified Public Accountant Examination. Barrons, (latest edition).
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Rosenberg, Martin. Opportunities in Accounting Careers. VGM Career Books, 1996.
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The AICPA’s UNIFORM CPA Exam (Editors), Arco, 1995 (or latest edition).
Internet Web Resources:
Professional Associations:
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Beta Alpha Psi Student Organization
Colorado Society of CPAs
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National Association of Accountants
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National Association of Black Accountants
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American Society of Women Accountants
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