careers with degree in accounting
August 26, 2013

It’s a common misconception that a degree in Accounting will lead you to become an accountant or a senior accountant at most. Accounting is required in almost every field and so the people with degree in Accounting. However, when it comes to job titles, there’re hundreds of them and the career path for each of them is different.

With a degree in Accounting you develop skills and knowledge required to maintain the finances of organization, and the advance careers require you to analyze the financial situations and take big decisions. 

If you are going to pursue a degree in Accounting, do look into the available career options. One must opt for a degree program which opens doors for job of his interest If you are decided to have degree in Accounting, do review the possible occupations with this degree before finalizing your decision.

Professions that you can have with degree in Accounting are listed below. Identify your line of work, review employment opportunities and then pursue your Bachelors or Masters degree in Accounting.

  • Actuary
  • Certified Public Accountant
  • Payroll Manager
  • Auditor
  • Plant Accountant
  • Assistant Controller
  • Estate Planner
  • Professor
  • Bank Examiner
  • FBI Agent
  • Public Accountant
  • Benefits Administrator
  • Financial Analyst
  • Securities Broker
  • Budgetary Control Analyst
  • Government Accountant
  • Stockbroker
  • CIA Agent
  • General Auditor
  • Commodities Trader
  • Industrial Accountant
  • Tax Lawyer
  • Consumer Credit Officer
  • Inventory Control Specialist
  • Tax Specialist
  • Industrial Buyer
  • Treasurer
  • Controller
  • Internal Auditor
  • Treasury Management Specialist
  • Claims Adjuster
  • Internal Trade Specialist
  • Trust Accountant
  • Collection Agent
  • Loan Officer
  • Underwriter
  • Commercial Banker
  • Loan Administrator
  • Chief Cost Accountant
  • Methods/Procedures Specialist
  • Credit and Collection Specialist
  • Management Consultant
  • Accounting Associate
  • Accounting Manager
  • Budget Analyst
  • Accounting Supervisor
  • Asset Manager
  • Accounting Clerk
  • Projects and Fixed Assets Accounting Analyst
  • Director of Accounting
  • International Accountant
  • Forensic Accountant
  • IRS Criminal Investigation Special Agent
  • Comptroller
  • Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

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