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Oct-29-2009

Careers with a major in accounting?

Can someone please list some possible careers for an accounting major? My boyfriend has one year left, and is freaking out because he doesn’t know if there is anything else really he can have as a career besides being a CPA or whatnot. Thanks :)



actuary
auditor
benefits administrator
financial analyst
loan administrator
underwriter
personal finance manager
securities broker
claims adjuster
FBI or CIA agent
IRS investigator
internal auditor

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3 comments
  1. Roger N Said,

    Defense Contract Auditing Agency
    Best job in the world for that.
    Wife is in it now.
    If he’s got the degree…they’ll pay for him to get his CPA license.
    References :

  2. shanna Said,

    actuary
    auditor
    benefits administrator
    financial analyst
    loan administrator
    underwriter
    personal finance manager
    securities broker
    claims adjuster
    FBI or CIA agent
    IRS investigator
    internal auditor
    References :
    http://www.career.ua.edu/careerresources/handouts/Accounting.pdf

  3. Speedy Said,

    People make the common mistake of thinking that an accounting degree is only good for being a CPA. With an accounting degree, your boyfriend is well-equipped to go into any of the business disciplines (marketing, management, consulting, etc), and he can add value because he’s financially literate. He can also go into private accounting (i.e. accounting/finance for a business, not a CPA firm). Real Estate is also an attractive field for people with an accounting education because of the myriad tax issues. Ultimately, he’s equipped to do just about anything, although he may need to convince employers that he knows more than just numbers.
    References :