The Top 3 Reasons to Work in Accounting
Accountants are in higher demand these days. Here are 3 great reasons to help meet it:
A Clear Career Path
Although no career path is exactly black and white, a career in accounting can be more focused than other careers. You know you need a 4-year degree; that's a given. After college, you can enter the workforce directly at an accounting firm, private company, or governmental branch, or you can pursue higher education, like a CPA, CFP, or Master's degree. You can eventually start your own accounting business or consultancy, work at an established accounting firm, or decide which industry interests you the most and work for any number of companies.
Your career can take twists and turns along the way, but accounting provides a focus that other careers lack.
Increasing Job Opportunity
The US Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts strong employment growth for accountants due to changing financial legislation, increased scrutiny of financial transactions, and overall growth in the number of businesses. The attention that financial scandals have created in the industry have caused enrollment in accounting programs to grow as well. This phenomenon is another reason why education is so important. There may be a growing number of jobs in accounting, but they will all strictly require education.
Strong Salaries
As the demand for financial professionals like CPAs and CFPs has increased, so have the average salaries. Starting salaries have also risen for graduates of accounting programs.
For middle-level accountants, the opportunities to make the highest salaries are found in tax accounting and the federal government. The private sector is also a great place to find higher-than-average salary for accountants.
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| ECPI Online |
[Online] |
A tech degree from ECPI means success in the real world. For over 36 years, ECPI has taught courses that focus on the skills employers need.
Programs:
Accounting Systems Administration
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| Ellis University |
[Online] |
Looking to take your career to another level? Ellis University, developed in association with New York Institute of Technology, gives you the opportunity to earn your undergraduate degree, graduate degree, or advanced certificate, all online, on your terms. Choose from a wide range of programs in fields such as Accounting, Business Administration, Advertising, Computer Science, Education and more.
Programs:
A.A.S. - Accounting
BS - Finance
BS - Managerial Accounting
BS - Professional Accounting
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| Everest College |
[Online] |
Advance your education and your career by earning your college degree. Everest College can help train you for a rewarding, long-term career in areas such as business, healthcare, legal studies, or technology. Get the skills employers are looking for and succeed beyond your wildest dreams. Financial aid is available to students who qualify.
Programs:
Accounting
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| Everest University Online |
[Online] |
Advance your career (or start a new one) without interrupting your life. At Everest University Online, you’ll get the tools to prepare for a better future. Earn your Associate’s, Bachelor’s, or Master’s degree in fields such as Business and Criminal Justice. Take classes at the times and places you choose, balance the demands of family and a career, and get personalized, one-on-one attention from expert instructors in your field of study.
Programs:
Accounting Associate
Accounting Bachelor
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| Indiana Business College |
[Online] |
Indiana Business College, with 12 campus locations across Indiana as well as a variety of online programs and courses, can help. We provide quality, career focused education in a variety of areas, including business, culinary arts, criminal justice, health sciences, information technology and veterinary studies. We also offer lifetime employment assistance to our graduates: over 90% of Indiana Business College grads are able to obtain employment within a year of graduation.
Programs:
Accounting
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| Kaplan University |
[Online] |
Earn your degree, advance your career, and achieve your goals with an online degree or certificate from Kaplan University. And do it all without missing a day of work. Kaplan University offers accredited online degree programs in Business, Criminal Justice, Technology and Design, and Paralegal Studies. Kaplan also offers Continuing Education, allowing working professionals to earn certificates in Forensic Nursing, Legal Nurse Consulting, Life Care Planning, and Financial Planning.
Programs:
A.A.S. in Business Administration/Accounting
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| Keiser University eCampus Online |
[Online] |
Keiser University eCampus Online offers degrees in fields that are in high demand and provides job placement assistance to all its students and alumni. We research trends for growing fields and tailor our curriculum to prepare students for entry and advancement to rewarding careers.
Programs:
Bachelor's - Accounting
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| Penn Foster Schools |
[Online] |
Looking for an edge in your career? Penn Foster offers affordable, career-focused distance education programs designed to give you the skills you need to launch a new career in one of today’s hottest, most in-demand fields. Study online, in print, or in combination, and take advantage of our expert faculty and friendly support staff. Program options include business, health services, technology, engineering, criminal justice, paralegal studies and many more.
Programs:
Finance and Business
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| University of Phoenix |
[Online] |
Whether you’re seeking an associate’s, bachelor’s, master’s or doctoral degree, University of Phoenix can help you reach your goal much sooner than you might expect.
Programs:
BS in Business/Accounting
BS in Business/Finance
MBA/Accounting
Single Courses - Finance
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