If you enjoy working with numbers and analyzing data but also love solving problems and communicating outcomes, accounting may be the perfect fit for you. Accountants determine the financial position of a company so that it can make forecasts about the future and manage risk. They prepare budgets and forecasts, analyze expenditure and revenue and identify where a company can save money or afford to spend more money. Sitting behind a desk all day crunching numbers is a common misconception! In reality, accountants have a variety of roles and responsibilities such as presenting financial information to management, providing financial advice to clients, or investigating fraud.
VARIETY OF JOB OPPORTUNITIES
Accountants are needed in every organization and every industry, from large corporations to small start-up companies and nonprofits, high-tech companies, the energy industry, sports organizations, the entertainment industry – you name it! Accounting skills are beneficial in a variety of fields such as public accounting, investment banking and financial consulting.
STABILITY AND GROWTH
Accountants are in high demand despite fluctuations in the economy. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, globalization, a growing economy, and a complex tax and regulatory environment are expected to continue driving a strong demand for accountants. The field provides job security and skills that translate across industries and geographic regions.
TRANSFERABLE SKILLS
Successful accountants require a variety of skills and knowledge such as:
- Budgeting, forecasting, financial statement preparation
- Ability to analyze data
- Proficiency in accounting software
- Communication skills
- Leadership ability
- Organization skills
- Ability to think critically and problem-solve
These skills, along with many others, are gained while earning an accounting degree and continue to develop as you move up in the workplace.
UPCOMING INFO SESSIONS
Want to learn more about the Master in Professional Accounting degree program at Texas McCombs? Join us for an upcoming virtual info session!
