Accounting majors take an array of courses from all principal areas of accounting: financial, managerial, auditing, tax and business information systems. They complete a blend of accounting, business, economics, law, and information technology courses because accountants have a broad range of managerial responsibilities in today’s business world.
Accounting department graduates may pursue exciting careers in the private (freelance, corporate and not-for-profit) or public sector as:
- Accountants
- Auditors
- Budget Accountants
- Business and Management Consultants
- Business Information Systems Analysts
- Chief Financial Officers
- Controllers-Treasurers
- Cost and Management Accountants
- Financial and Investment Analysts
- Internal Auditors
- Inland Revenue Specialists
- Project Managers
- Tax Accountants
Graduates may also follow careers in education or the government and join CPA firms.