What You Can Do with a Major in Accounting

When I first came into college as a Freshman, I had no idea what major I wanted to pursue, or even how to go about searching for a good fit. I signed up for general education classes, and then dove into the world of undergraduate research, trying to find a degree that I would like to pursue. Now, two years later, I am a Senior majoring in Business Administration with a concentration in Marketing. I am happy with the major that I chose, however along the way I discovered several other majors that seemed interesting. One very neat major that I found was Accounting. In this article I hope to convey the purpose of a major in Accounting and include the general degree requirements as well as possible careers that you could obtain by seeking this major.

With a college degree in Accounting, you typically will be prepared to work in an industry based around finance, technology, and management. Job sectors that you may be involved in could be government, accounting firm, and insurance or banking industry. In Accounting, you will be prepared to work in a field of taxation, auditing, and management. Students in this major have several concentration options, including Financial Analysis and Internal Auditing.

Some courses that you may take when pursuing an undergraduate degree in Accounting would include: Concepts of Financial Reporting, Intermediate Financial Accounting, and Risk and Assurance.

A major in Accounting would be good for those interested in studying finance as well as management consulting. You would develop skills in computer, communication, and problem solving.

Some possible career opportunities with a major in Accounting include: Loan Officer Administrator, Auditor, and Management Accountant.

The average starting salary for someone graduating with a degree in Accounting is around $49,000.

Accounting is just one among thousands of possible college majors. If you are interested in pursuing this degree, or finding out more, you may want to contact your local university for more information. You could also consider an internship with an accounting firm. If this major is right for you, then I'm glad you found this article. If you don't feel like it's a good fit, I recommend keeping your options open. It took me two years to find the right major for me, so don't give up. Keep doing your research, and you are sure to find the right college major for you!

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