Why You Should Consider Accounting School

By AJ Fanter
ajfanter@careerschoolguide.com
Career School Guide Columnist

Looking for a career choice that offers outstanding opportunities? Consider enrolling in accounting school. According the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), changing financial laws and increased regulations have increased the demand for accountants and auditors. A growing number of businesses are in search of those who have accounting degrees.

Here’s a brief review of the opportunities that are available to those who have attended accounting school.

What Accountants Do

Accounting degree graduates ensure that companies are run efficiently. They keep important business and public records and make sure that taxes get paid. While their primary responsibilities include preparing, analyzing, and verifying financial documents, those who have attended accounting school sometimes offer additional services including budget analysis as well as financial and investment planning. Some people with accounting degrees even offer information technology consulting and limited legal services.

Reasons to Consider Attending Accounting School

According to the BLS, jobs for accountants and auditors are expected to grow by 18 to 26 percent through 2014. This is due to changing financial laws, the number of openings that will result from retirements and transfers into more specialized areas of accounting, and the overall increase in the number of businesses seeking assistance with their finances. But while qualified accountants advance rather quickly, those who haven’t attended accounting school will find their opportunities more limited.

Getting an Accounting Degree

According to the BLS, a majority of accounting jobs require that you have at least a bachelor’s degree. Before you decide to attend accounting school, take stock of your interests and abilities. You’ll want to make sure you have an aptitude for mathematics and feel comfortable analyzing, comparing, and interpreting facts and figures.

If you have a head for numbers, an accounting degree could put you on the path to a career with excellent growth potential.

Source

“Accountants and Auditors,” Occupational Outlook Handbook 2006-07 Edition, Bureau of Labor Statistics

About the Author

AJ Fanter is a freelance writer based in Reno, NV.