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Accounting Careers = Bright Futures

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics states it simply. The career outlook for accountants is excellent:

  • Job opportunities should be favorable.
  • Those who have earned professional recognition through certification or licensure ... enjoy the best prospects.
  • Much faster than average employment growth [is expected].*

Interested? Contact Globe University for information on accounting degree programs, or read on for more about careers.

Accounting career fields

Employers include private and public companies; federal, state and local governments; and individual clients. There are four major fields in accounting:

  • Public accountants, including CPAs, provide various accounting, auditing, tax and consulting services for individual and corporate clients.
  • Management accountants are corporate employees who record and analyze financial information on their employers’ companies.

Preparing for a career as an accountant

Globe University offers online and on-campus accounting programs that prepare students to take advantage of those opportunities. A representative will be happy to help you evaluate the accounting job outlook, your educational options and placement rates for graduates of our school. Contact college admissions for more information.

*U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2010-11 Edition.