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WHAT CAN YOU DO WITH A MAJOR IN… ACCOUNTING
Accounting involves the preparation, examination and verification of the reporting of financial and business transactions to managers in business, industry and government. The major fields of accounting are public, management, government and internal auditing. Governmental accountants need additional emphasis in special accounting methods for non-profit organizations. Internal auditors need to be able to evaluate managerial effectiveness and efficiency. Management accountants, serving as controllers, treasurers, and other financial executives need more concentration in the use of accounting data for predicting future costs and income, as well as for evaluative purposes. Public accountants need more emphasis in the concepts and standards of auditing and financial reporting. Knowledge of computer systems and the development and repair of software is very helpful. A master's degree is preferable. Professional recognition through certification or licensure provides a distinct advantage in the job market. Most accountants work in urban areas, in colleges, in private industries or in the government. Self-employed accountants may be able to do part of their work at home.

SOME RELATED CAREER TITLES (To research these titles and more go to: (Occupational Outlook Handbook) and see the related print resources in the Career Services Library).
Actuary Benefits Administrator Claims Adjuster Commercial Banker Commodities Trader Consumer Credit Officer Financial Analyst	Internal Auditor Inventory Control Specialist IRS Investigator Loan Administrator Personal Financial Planner Public Accountant Treasurer

TYPICAL EMPLOYERS/WORK SETTINGS
Accounting Firms Banking Firms Colleges/Universities Financial Institutions Forensics Agencies Freelance for Individuals Government Agencies	Insurance Companies Internal Auditing Agencies Law Enforcement Agencies Non-profit Organizations Private Sectors Self Employment Tax Companies

BEGINNING SALARY RANGE For more information on salaries click here Entry Level with a Bachelor’s Degree: $47,000 From the Spring 2008 NACE Salary Survey (National Association of Colleges and Employers)
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LINKS TO PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS
Professional Associations are important to explore because many offer student memberships and can give you access to other professionals and their experiences, research, convention or workshop opportunities, professional development and most importantly job databases.
American Accounting Association American Institute of Certified Public Accountants Association of Accounting Technicians Association of Government Accountants National Association of Tax Professionals

JOB SEARCH INFORMATION National Organizations or Databases
http://www.accounting.com/ http://www.accountantcareers.com/ http://www.accountingcrossing.com/ http://www.accountingjobstoday.com/ http://www.accountingnow.com/ http://www.beyond.com/ http://www.careerbank.com/ http://www.financialjobbank.com/ http://www.jobsinthemoney.com/ http://www.jobs.irs.gov/home.html

GRADUATE SCHOOLS Local Programs - Master of Business Administration and other related programs
University of North Florida Barry University Florida A&M Florida Atlantic University Florida International University Florida State University University of Central Florida University of Florida University of South Florida University of West Florida Other resources for graduate program research http://www.gradschools.com/ http://www.petersons.com/ http://www.princetonreview.com/

LINK TO UNF PROGRAM The Coggin College of Business at the University of North Florida offers a Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting.