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1. Accountants have a better understanding in finance than most people

2. There is a high demand for accountants so more job opportunities

3. More opportunities to advance and get more money

4. You can start your own business

5. You understand more about taxation and business law

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1 Long work hours from 40 Hours-80 hours a week

2. It's a lifelong education job you can never stop learning to keep up with new laws that affect their line of work

3. Accounting has a bad reputation due to people's view accountants as antisocial individuals who only figure out math problems and crunch numbers.

4.You get tight deadlines and a bit of stress because if you mess one thing you could have ruined everything

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A new CPA will have an annual salary of around $66,000 in the United States.

A more experienced CPA will earn around 119,000 annually in the United States.

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Financial Accounting-Keeping track of a company’s financial transactions

Government Accounting-Recording and managing all financial transactions incurred by the government

Public Accounting-A business that provides accounting services to other firms

Forensic Accounting-Specialty practiced area of accounting that describes engagements that result from actual or anticipated disputes or litigation

Tax Accounting-Specializes in dealing with taxes rather than financial statements or transactions

Management Accounting-Analyzing business costs and operations to prepare internal financial reports, records, and accounts to aid managers' decision making process in achieving business goals.

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University of Texas-Austin

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

Brigham Young University-Provo, Utah

University of Pennsylvania

University of Michigan

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Budget Analyst-helps organize a business’s’ finances by preparing budget reports and monitor spending

Controller-Oversee all a company's accounting department. They monitor all of a company’s input and output of finances.

Chief Financial Officer-Responsible for advising board members and chief executive officers about financial transactions that will affect the direction the company is directed.

Payroll Clerk-They are responsible for making sure companies pay their employees accurately and on time.

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CPA-Certified Public Accountant: (complete a degree program in accounting, Consider graduate degree options, Enter the workforce, and then take the AICPA exam).

CIA-Certified Internal Auditor: (must have a bachelor's degree in accounting, 24 months of work as an internal auditor if they have masters degree it can be 12 months, take an exam that includes Internal Audit Activity's Role in Governance, Risk and Control; Conducting Internal Audit Engagements; Business Analysis and Information Technology; and Business Management).

CISA-Certified Information Systems Auditor: (pass the CISA exam, at least 5 years of experience,with in the 10-year period before you apply for CISA certification or within 5 years of passing the CISA exam, and once you pass the CISA exam, you have 5 years to apply for the certification).

CMA-Certified Management Accountant: (Obtain a highschool diploma, Complete a required medical assistant program___1-2 years___Pass the cma examination, and maintain the AAMA every 60 months

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Companies you could work for in the accounting profession 

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Companies you could work for in the accounting profession 

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AFIRM, Intuit, and smartbooks are examples

AFIRM- Leading provider of risk mitigation, loss control, and premium audit services and solutions, helping insurance clients nationwide manage risk and operate efficiently. Offered jobs in insurance, risk management, accounting & finance, and auditing.

Intuit- Software products like QuickBooks and TurboTax offer individuals the financial tools to manage finances, and assist businesses in managing payroll and processing payments. Offer jobs in accounting & finance, customer service, account management, sales, business development, and more.

Smartbooks- A privately held accounting services company, SmartBooks offers software-based services and solutions in accounting, bookkeeping, payroll, and finance-related business areas. Looking for people to hire in any position

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The number of jobs in 2018 for accounting was 1,424,00. The projected percent change in employment from 2018 to 2028 is 6% which is higher than the average growth rate for all occupations at 5%. The projected numeric change in employment from 2018 to 2028 is 90,700.