Accounting (Bachelor's)

Job openings in the accounting field are predicted to significantly increase over the next few years. Now is the time to position yourself for this trend by ensuring that you have a solid knowledge of accounting practices and procedures.

You can gain experience in the areas of:

• Principles of accounting
• Financial statement analysis
• Payroll accounting
• Tax accounting
• Cost accounting
• Spreadsheets
• Finance

As with other industries, technology plays an integral role in the accounting field.

You may learn to perform a broad range of accounting activities for corporations, non-profit organizations, individuals, and the government. You can choose to work in an office individually or as part of a team, or embark on your own business venture. Armed with the principles of accounting, as well as practical business methods and procedures, you can gain the necessary skills to succeed in a competitive industry.

Some career opportunities in accounting include:

• Accountant
• Auditor
• Tax consultant

The Bachelor of Science Degree in Accounting prepares you to measure and report the financial events of an individual or entity. Obtaining an education in accounting  could provide you with the ability to understand the elements of the audit process, analyze financial statements, and apply accounting information to management-level decisions.