What types of jobs do accounting majors find after graduation?
Accounting majors pursue careers in public accounting, private accounting, and the not-for-profit sector. Positions in the public accounting sector are in the fields of auditing, tax preparation, and consulting. Positions in private sector accounting range from cost accounting positions with manufacturing operations to staff accounting positions with firms in such diverse businesses as retail, insurance, banking, and financial services. Positions in the not-for-profit sector include organizations such as churches, charitable organizations, and state or local governments.
