Accountants enjoy high starting salaries and excellent employment opportunities. The accounting major is also a good preparation for law school. Accounting graduates may pursue one or more professional certifications, including:
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
- Certified Management Accountant (CMA)
- Certified Internal Auditor (CIA)
- Certified Financial Planner (CFP)
- Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE)
- Vice president of finance
- Chief financial officer
- Corporate controller
- Financial manager
- Partner in an accounting firm
- Comptroller
- Budget director
- Internal auditor