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Accountants

Education

Most accountants and auditors need at least a bachelor's degree in accounting or a related field. Many accountants and auditors choose to obtain certification to help advance their careers, such as becoming a Certified Public Accountant (CPA).

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Accounting. - More About This Major

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Average Tuition (excluding room and board) for Schools with this major: $14,402.00 per year

Accounting and Business/Management. - More About This Major

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Average Tuition (excluding room and board) for Schools with this major: $14,209.00 per year

Taxation. - More About This Major

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Average Tuition (excluding room and board) for Schools with this major: $16,815.00 per year

Accounting and Finance. - More About This Major

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Average Tuition (excluding room and board) for Schools with this major: $17,636.00 per year

Accounting and Computer Science. - More About This Major

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Average Tuition (excluding room and board) for Schools with this major: $8,245.00 per year

Auditing. - More About This Major

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Average Tuition (excluding room and board) for Schools with this major: $11,921.00 per year

Financial Forensics and Fraud Investigation. - More About This Major

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Average Tuition (excluding room and board) for Schools with this major: $8,376.00 per year

Military Training

Job training consists of classroom instruction. Training length varies depending on specialty. Course content typically includes:

  • Financial management techniques, including budget preparation and review
  • Military accounting
  • Duties of finance and accounting managers
  • Personnel management and payroll procedures
  • Statistical analysis and fiscal planning

Certifications or Licenses

Any accountant filing a report with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is required by law to be a Certified Public Accountant (CPA). This may include senior-level accountants working for...

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General Qualifications

Previous experience in accounting or auditing can help an applicant get a job. Many colleges offer students the opportunity to gain experience through summer or part-time internship programs condu...

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Knowledge

  • Economics and Accounting
  • Mathematics
  • English Language
  • Computers and Electronics
  • Clerical

Most Common Education Levels

The level of education attained by people currently working in this career.

Most Common Education

Schools with the Highest Enrollment for Featured Major

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School
Number of Students
University of Phoenix-Online C...
503,019
Ashford University
117,643
Kaplan University-Davenport Ca...
111,355
Houston Community College
89,207
Lone Star College System
80,015
Arizona State University
76,438
Austin Community College District
70,326
American Public University System
69,384
University of Minnesota-Twin C...
65,213
Liberty University
64,610