| One industry that is growing by leaps and bounds | | | | accounting classes as well. There are many other |
| is the auditing and accounting industry. There are | | | | businesses and firms that will actually require that |
| many great jobs available for people in this career | | | | you have a Master's degree in either business or |
| field who have the appropriate educations. If you | | | | accounting. |
| were to become an accountant, you would | | | | Many accountants go on to get their CPA license |
| perform tasks such as keeping public records, | | | | from the state that they want to work in as well, |
| making sure that taxes are filed appropriately, and | | | | which is very valuable. Most states will require that |
| helping a business to maximize their production. | | | | you have at least a bachelor's degree if you want |
| Whether you choose to work for the state | | | | to get your CPA, and many will require you to |
| government, federal government, for a business, | | | | have even more hours than it takes to get a |
| or even for yourself, this kind of a career can be | | | | bachelor's degree. States have individual |
| very rewarding. | | | | requirements, so if you are interesting in |
| Careers Available | | | | becoming a CPA it is usually a good idea to check |
| The auditing and accounting field is a broad one, | | | | into the requirements in your specific state. |
| and there are many different careers that are | | | | Expected Wages |
| available. First of all, there are public accounts who | | | | Becoming an accountant or auditor can provide |
| work for a variety of different people at the | | | | you with great wages, especially if you do very |
| same time. You can either work with an | | | | well in school. As a general rule, most accountants |
| accounting firm, or you can work on your own | | | | will make between $30,000 and $80,000 each |
| and enjoy the diversity of working with many | | | | year. Most people who are just starting out |
| different clients. You may also find yourself | | | | usually make just under the $30,000 amount; |
| interested in a career in forensic accounting, which | | | | however, the grades earned during school does |
| works with law enforcement agencies to uncover | | | | seem to have a positive impact on how much |
| fraud and other crimes relating to money. | | | | you make when you are just out of school. |
| Another great career choice in this field is to | | | | Accountants who are serious about their jobs and |
| become a management accountant. While this | | | | work hard may make even more than $80,000 |
| may take some years of hard work, it can be | | | | each year, with some even making up to |
| very rewarding. This type of accountant basically | | | | $200,000 and better when they get into senior |
| works with the rest of a management or | | | | management positions. If you are willing to work |
| executive team to help deal with various aspects | | | | hard, you can definitely make a great deal of |
| of a business including planning, budgeting, and | | | | money with this type of a job. |
| maximizing production levels within the company | | | | Companies to Consider |
| There are many openings available for | | | | There are many different companies, both in the |
| government accountants and auditors as well. | | | | United States and Canada that are looking for |
| Some of these types of positions may be | | | | qualified accountants and auditors to work for |
| working for the IRS and dealing with various | | | | them. One very well known company in the |
| aspects of taxes and even tax fraud. Other | | | | United States that hires accountants and offers |
| government positions may involve working with | | | | great pay and benefits is Oracle. They have |
| state or local governments to ensure that | | | | various accounting positions, and they offer |
| spending is done appropriately. | | | | excellent health benefits, retirement benefits, and |
| Preparation Needed | | | | a great vacation plan. Another great U.S. based |
| If you want to have a career in any portion of | | | | company that offers great jobs and competitive |
| the auditing or accounting field, more than likely | | | | pay and benefits is Robert Half Management |
| you are going to need a minimum of a bachelor's | | | | Resources. If you are looking for jobs in Canada, |
| degree. Most places will require that you have at | | | | a couple great companies to consider include the |
| least 24 hours of your studies devoted to | | | | National Bank of Canada and Ceridian Canada. |