Accounting Careers
Students in accounting are preparing to enter careers which will lead them into public accounting, private accounting, or governmental organizations.
In Public Accounting (CPA firm), students can specialize in: Auditing, Taxation, Management Consulting Services, Forensic Accounting, Litigation Support, Financial Planning, and Business Valuation.
Private Accounting (working in business, industry, or non-profit organizations) gives students careers opportunities in: General Accounting, Cost Accounting, Taxation, Internal Auditing, Computer Systems Analyst, Security Analyst, and more.
Local, state, and Federal governments need accountants in many different agencies: Federal Bureau of Investigation, Internal Revenue Service, General Accounting Office, Kentucky Revenue Cabinet, and many others.
To learn more about careers in accounting, visit www.AICPA.org or www.accounting.com/careers.
Rewarding Career Opportunities
Students in accounting are preparing to enter careers that will lead them into public accounting, private accounting, or governmental organizations.
In Public Accounting (CPA firm), students may specialize in:
- Auditing
- Taxation
- Management Consulting Services
- Forensic Accounting
- Litigation Support
- Financial Planning
- Business Valuation
Private Accounting (working in business, industry, or non-profit organizations) prepares students for career opportunities in:
- General Accounting
- Cost Accounting
- Taxation
- Internal Auditing
- Computer Systems Analyst
- Security Analyst
Local, State, and Federal governments need accountants in many different agencies:
- Federal Bureau of Investigation
- Internal Revenue Service
- General Accounting Office
- Kentucky Revenue Cabinet
- Many others
From the smallest start-ups to large corporations, everyone who keeps financial records or pays taxes requires the skills of a CPA. The CPA credential means high ethical standards and valuable skills. Employers are willing to pay for those qualities.
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Employer |
Jr. Level (0-3 yrs.) |
Sr. Level (4-6 yrs.) |
|
Public Accounting (large firm) |
$51,500-$74,250 |
$71,000-$92,250 |
|
Public Accounting (medium firm) |
$42,250-$66,750 |
$64,250-$84,500 |
|
Public Accounting (small firm) |
$42,500-$60,500 |
$57,000-$74,000 |
|
Corporate Accounting (large company) |
$41,750-$68,500 |
$67,000-$86,500 |
|
Corporate Accounting (medium company) |
$40,000-$63,250 |
$60.250-$79,500 |
|
Corporate Accounting (small company) |
$37,000-$56.750 |
$52,750-$68,500 |
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