Careers in Accounting

Records transactions and financial details on a daily basis, but doesn't provide analysis or advice

• Cost Accountant

• Auditor

• Public Accountant

• Bookkeeper

Inspects financial records and operations for accuracy and often gives suggestions on how to follow standard accounting practices

• Forensic Accountant

• Auditor

• Controller

• Financial Planner

Can work internally (within one organization/business) or externally (independent of the organization/business) to find errors and flaws

• Forensic Accountant

• Controller

• Bookkeeper

• Auditor

Investigates cases of embezzlement, misappropriation of funds, tax evasion, money laundering, and illegal investment schemes

• Financial Planner

• Auditor

• Fraud Examiner

• Forensic Accountant

Uses documents, interviews, and public records rather than primarily financial documents to discover illegal and/or unethical activity

• Fraud Examiner

• Auditor

• Financial Planner

• Forensic Accountant

Does not require a college degree or any special licensing

• Bookkeeper

• Auditor

• Public Accountant

• Forensic Accountant

Investigates financial crimes including corporate, institutional, health care, mortgage, securities, commodities fraud, and more

• Forensic Accountant

• Tax Accountant

• Payroll Accountant

• Financial Planner

Manages an organization's payroll, ensuring that pay is processed accurately, on time, and in compliance with government regulations

• Financial Controller

• Payroll Accountant

• Credit/Collections Agent

• Cost Accountant

Often must testify in court and provide support through detailed financial analysis

• Forensic Accountant

• Controller

• Auditor

• Public Accountant

Performs tasks such as managing payment contracts, calculating employee deductions and wages, and maintaining various compensation records

• Controller

• Payroll Accountant

• Bookkeeper

• Chief Financial Officer