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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.Accounting.udel.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
| Bachelor's Degree/Entry
Level |
Further Education/Experience Often
Required |
| *staff accountant |
*treasurer |
| *auditor/accountant |
*managerial consultant |
| *governmental accountant |
*financial manager |
| *corporate accountant |
*controller |
| *financial analyst |
*accounting educator |
| *tax advisor |
*financial consultant |
Check the Dictionary of Occupational Titles
under section 160 for additional related careers.
Enhancing Employability
- Participate in Internships,
Field Experience Placements and Alumni
Mentor Program.
- 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.grantthorton.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
ActuaryJobs.com
www.ActuaryJobs.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
Careers in Business
www.careers-in-business.jobsinthemoney.com
CPA Directory.com
www.cpadirectory.com
CPA Firms
www.cpafirms.com
CPA Jobs
www.cpajobs.com
ConsultingActuary.com
www.ConsultingActuary.com/jobs
CreditJobs.com
www.creditjobs.com
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
University of Delaware Career Resource Center Materials:
- Job Opportunities in Business (CSD 129)
- Encyclopedia of Business Information Sources (CSD 130)
- Vault Guide to the Top 50 Finance Employers (CSD 136)
- Vault Guide to the Top 50 Consulting Firms (CSD 137)
- Job Hunter's Sourcebook (CSD 376)
- 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)
- Becoming a Consultant (CSE 113)
- 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)
- City Guides to Major Employers (GD 1-185)
- Graduate Programs in Business, Education, Health, Information Studies,
Law & Social Work (GS 40)
- Business School Buzz Book (GS 88)
- The Career Guide (ID 5)
- Hoover's Handbook of American Business (ID 12/13)
- 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 RESOURCE CENTER located at 401 Academy Street.
Last updated: October 25, 2007 (CH) |
