Accounting is part the Business, Marketing and Computer Education career cluster. Accounting is the study of how businesses track their income and assets. Accounting jobs offer stimulating and challenging work that is constantly responding to changing business conditions. Accountants engage in a variety of activities such as preparing financial statements, recording business transactions, computing costs, and developing and using information systems to track financial performance.
Employment for accountants is expected to increase. Opportunities will be best for those who have a master's degree, obtain certification or licensure, or who are proficient in the use of accounting and auditing computer software. Accountants and auditors earn median annual salaries of $54,600.
Other employment opportunities related to accounting include bookkeepers, accounting clerks, and general office workers.
Career Cruising provides additional career information that will be helpful in planning a career pathway in accounting. If you have not yet used Career Cruising, it will be helpful to talk with your school counselor for free access to this valuable online career planning tool.
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