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Earnings Potential
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the median annual earnings of wage and salary accountants and auditors were approximately $55,000 in 2006, the top ten percent earning more than $90,000. Accounting Degree at a Glance
Accountants and auditors assist large businesses, individuals and non-profit organizations with money management, including various expenses and taxes owed. Being an accountant requires a strong aptitude for math, however the advances made in the computer and software industries have lessened the need for tedious mathematical tasks to be executed by accountants. Those in the accounting field can rely on computers and software, but still must analyze computer results and ensure their accuracy.
Examples/Details of Work
Recipients of accounting degrees can become certified public accountants, external auditors, management accountants, government accountants, or internal auditors. Accountants and auditors work for public firms, non-profit organizations, government agencies, and/or individual private clients. Obtainable Degrees
One can receive a bachelor's degree in accountant; all accountants must receive proper certification offered by their State Board of Accountancy.
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