Accounting

 

DESCRIPTION   [Top]
Accountants analyze business records and prepare financial reports such as balance sheets, income statements, and tax statements. They also audit accounts for business and not-for-profit firms, and install and maintain general accounting systems. The major areas of specialization are public, managerial, and governmental accounting. A Bachelor's degree qualifies one for entry-level jobs in accounting. Undergraduate accounting internships and some computer training can also help in securing beginning positions. A Certified Public Accountant (CPA) certificate can greatly broaden one's opportunities to advance in the accounting field. UNCG offers a B.S. and M.S. in Accounting. Students admitted to the Master's program can complete it within one calendar year. For more information on the Accounting major, contact William Harden, room 384 of the Bryan Building, at (336) 256-0188 or by e-mail (bill_harden@uncg.edu). Visit the Accounting Department at: http://www.uncg.edu/bae/acc
CAREER IDEAS     [Top]
Accountant Budget, Cost,
  Systems)
Actuary
Auditor (Internal)
Bank Officer/Manager
Budget Analyst/Consultant
Buyer
Certified Fraud Examiner
Certified Public Accountant
Compensation Analyst
Compensation/Benefits
Administrator
Controller
Cost Estimator
Credit Analyst/Counselor
Credit-and-Collection Manager
Data Processing Manager
Financial Aid Director
Financial Analyst/Planner/
  Manager
Forensic Accountant
Governmental Special Agents
  (FBI, IRS, Dept of Treasury, etc)
Hospital Administrator
Insurance Claims Examiner
International Trade Specialist
Investment Analyst
Manager (Industrial
  Organization)
Public Administrator
Securities Broker
Systems Analyst/Operations
  Supervisor
Tax Accountant/Auditor
Teacher (HS/College)
Underwriter
WORK SETTINGS     [Top]
Accounting Firms (Public/
  Private)
Advertising Companies
Banks (Savings/Commercial)
Booking Agencies
Business Corporations
Civic and Taxpayers'
  Associations
Construction Companies
Credit Unions
Educational Institutions
Governmental Agencies
Hospitals
Insurance Companies
Investment Firms
Labor Unions
Law Firms
Management Consulting Firms
Manufacturing Industries
Marketing-Research Departments
  and Firms
Non-Profit Organizations
Tax-Consulting Firms
Trade Association
USEFUL WEBSITES     [Top]
StudentsAlumniFaculty and StaffEmployers
UNCG Career Services
#1 EUC, PO Box 26170
Greensboro, NC 27402-6170
VOICE (336) 334-5454
FAX (336) 334-5185
EMAIL career_services@uncg.edu