In sagging economy, jobs for accountants flourish
Issue date: 3/8/09 Section: FYI
"One of the key areas that will continue to trend upward is forensic accounting," Hildebrand adds. "When businesses start going under, especially the big-name companies, people want to dig into why it happened."
Opportunities will continue to emerge in auditing, as well, he predicts. "With additional regulation usually comes an increased demand for assurance services. Those accountants willing to provide auditing services can benefit from this trend. It's important to note than only a certified public accountant can issue an audit opinion letter. This will result in additional demand for qualified CPA preparation course instructors."
It's possible to enter the field of accounting with an associate degree, so anyone looking to seize on the emerging opportunities in the accounting industry needn't necessarily make a four-year investment in education. DeVry University offers an associate degree in accounting that can be completed in as few as two years if students attend classes year-round. It's also possible to earn a master's and sit for the CPA examination in as few as five years (rather than the traditional seven or more) with the DeVry University-Keller Graduate School of Management-Becker Professional Review Fast Track program.
A bachelor's degree in business administration with a concentration in accounting can open doors to careers in public, corporate or government accounting positions such as financial analyst, forensic accountant, information technology specialist, international accountant and tax consultant. Practicing accountants can also find opportunities to further their education -- and advance their careers -- with administration, financial advising and CPA-prep courses.
To learn more about DeVry University and career opportunities in accounting, visit www.devry.edu .
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Opportunities will continue to emerge in auditing, as well, he predicts. "With additional regulation usually comes an increased demand for assurance services. Those accountants willing to provide auditing services can benefit from this trend. It's important to note than only a certified public accountant can issue an audit opinion letter. This will result in additional demand for qualified CPA preparation course instructors."
It's possible to enter the field of accounting with an associate degree, so anyone looking to seize on the emerging opportunities in the accounting industry needn't necessarily make a four-year investment in education. DeVry University offers an associate degree in accounting that can be completed in as few as two years if students attend classes year-round. It's also possible to earn a master's and sit for the CPA examination in as few as five years (rather than the traditional seven or more) with the DeVry University-Keller Graduate School of Management-Becker Professional Review Fast Track program.
A bachelor's degree in business administration with a concentration in accounting can open doors to careers in public, corporate or government accounting positions such as financial analyst, forensic accountant, information technology specialist, international accountant and tax consultant. Practicing accountants can also find opportunities to further their education -- and advance their careers -- with administration, financial advising and CPA-prep courses.
To learn more about DeVry University and career opportunities in accounting, visit www.devry.edu .
Courtesy of ARAcontent
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