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Career Possibilities:
An accounting degree offers career opportunities in a number of different areas, including:
- Public Accounting (Consulting, Auditing, Tax)
- Managerial Accounting (Manufacturing, Retail, Service)
- Governmental Accounting (Municipal, State, Federal)
- Not for Profit Accounting (Education, Charitable, Health Services)
- Forensic Accounting (FBI, IRS)
- Information Systems (Computer Consulting, Implementation, Training, Internal Auditing)
Certifications
An accounting degree can also help a student achieve a certification. The CPA is the premier accounting certification, but there are many others, including:
- CMA (Certified Management Accountant)
- CIA (Certified Internal Auditor)
- CFE (Certified Fraud Examiner)
- CFP (Certified Financial Planner)


