KSU SCHOOL OF ACCOUNTANCY PRESENTS
CAREER OPTIONS IN ACCOUNTING
PUBLIC ACCOUNTING
Employers :
Public Accounting Firms Sole Practitioner
Opportunities :
Assurance Services Business Valuation External Audit Personal Finance Planning Tax International Accounting
Environmental Accounting Financial Accounting Litigation and Risk Management Consulting Management Consulting Forensic / Investigative Accounting
Strategies : Public accounting firms hire candidates who meet the educational requirements for CPA licensure . To be licensed in Georgia , you must have 150 semester hours , including 30 hours of accounting and 24 hours of general business credits . The typical undergraduate degree is 120 hours , so many students pursue a Master of Accounting to get to the 150 hours required for licensure .
In Georgia , students can sit for the CPA exam before obtaining the 150 hours . To sit , students must have an undergraduate degree and 20 hours of upper level accounting .
Learn about the American Institute of CPA ’ s offers specialty certifications
Check out the KSU “ Get Certified ” website for more info and FAQ ’ s . Get Certified
CORPORATE ACCOUNTING
Employers : Companies — of all sizes , in all industries
Opportunities : Financial Management Financial Reporting
Tax Planning Transaction Services Budget Analysis Information Technology
Internal Auditing Cost Accounting
Strategies : Some entry - level positions do not require a CPA although many in higher - level positions have both a CPA and a master ’ s degree
The Institute of Management Accountants offers the Certified Management Accountant ( CMA ) to those who have worked in the field for two years , hold a bachelor ’ s degree , and pass a two - part exam
Management accountants may move into internal auditing , however it is less likely to move to public accounting
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