Careers in Accounting

The days when accountants were described as employees who kept the company books now belong to ancient history. Professional accountants of today have careers that utilize a wide variety of skills and fulfill many different roles. When the editors of the Journal of Accountancy wrote in 1912 that an accountant is beginning to be “looked upon as a business physician,” they could not have envisioned the dynamic array of practice areas that would exist 100 years into the future.

According to the U.S. Department of Labor, between the years 2008 and 2018, the expected job growth for accountants is projected to be 22%. Reasons for the projected employment increase for accountants and auditors include changes in regulations and taxation, expanded globalization of commercial businesses, and the increased need to reduce financial risk.

The world of business finance has become increasingly complex and accountants are needed in almost every business on the planet. While the foundation of accounting is based on uniform accounting practices, there are many different ways for accountants to apply these principles.

Firms

• Accounting Firm Directory

Government and Non Profit accounting jobs:

• Fund Accountancy
• IRS Jobs

Public Accounting Jobs:

• Cost Estimator
• Enrolled Agent
• Forensic Accountant
• Real Estate Appraiser
• Tax Accountant
• Tax Attorney
• Tax Preparer

Private Accounting Jobs:

• Accounting Clerk
• Accounts Payable/Receivable Clerk
• Accounting Information System Specialist
• Actuarial Accountant/Insurance Accountant
• Bookkeeping
• Budget Analyst
• Capital Accountant
• Comptroller/Financial Controller
• Cost Accountant
• Environmental Accountant/Sustainability Measurement
• Payroll Accountant

Financial Services:

• Business Valuation Specialist
• Certified Financial Planner
• Financial Analyst
• Tax Consultant

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