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What can I do with a major in accounting?
SUNY Oswego - Career Services
- Career Communities
- Major And Career Exploration
- Resumes and Cover Letters
- Networking, Personal Branding and LinkedIn
- Job and Internship Searching
- Graduate School
- Online Career Tools
- Affinity Group Resources
- Compensation Negotiation
- Events
- Graduate Outcomes
- Information for
- Resource Center
- Connect with us
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Accounting Society Beta Alpha Psi - Honor Society National Association of Black Accountants Supply Chain Operations Management (SCOPE)Get involved in a professional organization
American Institute of CPAs Institute of Management AccountantsSearch for opportunities
Companies:
KPMG
Ernst & Young
Deloitte
PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC)
Oneida Nation Enterprises
Northwestern Mutual
Titles:
Regional Staff Accountant
Financial Analyst
Tax Accountant
Other useful links
LinkedIn Accounting JobsExplore the numerous career fields related to your major
Areas
Auditing/Assurance Services
Tax
Environmental Accounting
Forensic/Investigative Accounting
Information Technology Services
International Accounting
Personal Financial Planning
Employers
Public accounting firms:
- Large, multinational
- Regional
- Local
Sole practitioners
Areas
Financial Management
Financial Reporting
Internal Auditing
Cost Accounting
Tax Planning
Budget Analysis
Employers
Companies of all sizes, in all industries
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
Areas
Teaching
Research
Consulting
Employers
Universities and colleges
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
General information 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.
- Accounting is a versatile degree. Students who graduate with a major in accounting may find jobs in many areas of business including:
- banking
- financial planning
- sales
- production management
- client management
- product development
- procurement
- general management.
- 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.