Accounting

Observation of an organization's accounts and fiscal trends provides valuable data to those in business who must make decisions and predictions based on the economy. Accountants maintain the financial records and supervise the recording of transactions of businesses, corporations and not-for-profit organizations, as well as governmental units. They design and maintain systems to record changes in assets and liabilities; supervise accounting for expenses, payment, purchases, and inventories; and prepare periodic tax and financial reports. Areas of possible concentrations in accounting include budgets, cost, taxes, systems accounting, systems design auditing and financial reporting. Accountants work with people and must be able to communicate orally and in writing. One of the major functions of accountants is to give advice to management on potential courses of action. The Bachelor of Science degree in accounting prepares the student for the Uniform Certified Public Accountant Examination. This degree is a solid basis for employment as an accountant or in other business-related areas, such as economic analysis, credit analysis, marketing, personnel, banking or management of the total operation. Some students may elect further study in accounting, business or law. The employment opportunities for graduates in accounting are excellent. Interested students are encouraged to stop by the department office, 206 Purnell Hall, 831-2961, visit the departmental website at www.lerner.edu, 831-2961; or contact the Alfred Lerner College of Business and Economics Office of Undergraduate Advising, 102 Purnell Hall, 831-4369.

Sample Job Titles

Check the Dictionary of Occupational Titles under section 160 for additional related careers.

Enhancing Employability

- Participate in Internships, Field Experience Placements and Alumni Mentor Network.
- Sample Field Experiences: PricewaterhouseCoopers; Citicorp; MCA of Delaware
- Consider a five year program to meet new requirements for CPA status.
- Develop advanced computer skills as well as mathematical and problem solving abilities, excellent computer skills and the ability to work well with people.
- Join relevant student organizations to develop leadership skills.

Some Employers of Accounting Majors

Ameriprise Financial
www.ameriprise.com

Deloitte and Touche
www.deloitte.com/us

DuPont
www.dupont.com

Ernst and Young
www.ey.com

Grant Thornton
www.grantthornton.com

Internal Revenue Service
www.irs.gov

JPMorgan Chase
www.jpmorgan.com

KPMG
www.kpmg.com

Lockheed Martin
www.lockheedmartin.com

Mercer
www.mercer.com

Morgan Stanley
www.morganstanley.com

PriceWaterhouseCoopers LLP
www.pwc.com

Reznick Group
www.reznickgroup.com

US Department of Treasury
www.ustreas.gov

Vanguard
www.vanguard.com

Other Sources of Information

AccountantJobs.com
www.accountantjobs.com

Accounting.com
www.accounting.com

AccountingCoach.com
www.accountingcoach.com/careers/

After College - Accounting Career Network
www.aftercollege.com

American Association of Finance & Accounting
www.aafa.com

American Bankers Association
www.aba.com

American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
www.aicpa.org

American Society of Women Accountants
www.aswa.org

AuditorJobs.com
www.auditorjobs.com

CPA Directory.com
www.cpadirectory.com

CPA Jobs
www.cpajobs.com

ConsultingActuary.com
www.ConsultingActuary.com

CreditJobs.com
www.creditjobs.com

DW Simpson - Global Actuarial Recruitment
www.ActuaryJobs.com

eFinancial Careers
www.careers-in-business.jobsinthemoney.com

Myaccountingdegree.org
myaccountingdegree.org

National Society of Accountants
www.nsacct.org

State of Delaware (list of agencies)
www.delaware.gov/egov/portal.nsf/portal/agencylist_dept

The Riley Guide
www.rileyguide.com

Resources for Finding Employment

• Blue Hen Careers -- Internships, Part-time, Summer, and Full-time Jobs -- All in one place
• Top Careers for Business Graduates (CSE 83)
• Great Jobs for Business Majors (CSE 84)
• Careers in Focus - Business (CSE 85)
• Careers in Focus - Entrepreneurs (CSE 88)
• Careers in Business (CSE 99)
• Careers in International Business (CSE 100)
• Management Consulting (CSE 111)
• Opportunities in Banking Careers (CSE 150)
• Careers for Financial Mavens & Other Money Movers (CSE 163)
• Careers in Accounting (CSE 177)
• Great Jobs for Accounting Majors (CSE 178)
• Graduate Programs in Business, Education, Health, Information Studies, Law & Social Work (GS 40)
• National Association of Colleges & Employers (NACE) Annual, Vol. 2
• www.udel.edu/CSC/netresources.html CSC's Internet Resources

Further information including: Skills to Develop, Strategies for Contacting Employers, Graduate School Information and where to get assistance is all available in the CAREER LIBRARY located at 401 Academy Street.