What Can You Do With An Undergraduate Degree in Accountancy?

Accountancy Related Skills

  • Ability to Interpret Data
  • Ability to Work Accurately and Precisely
  • Adaptability
  • Banking and Budgeting Skills
  • Capability to Perform Under Pressure
  • Computer Skills
  • Critical Thinking
  • Data Analysis Skills
  • Data Collection Skills
  • Data Processing Skills
  • Detail Oriented and Precise
  • Economic Knowledge
  • Effective Communication Skills
  • Flexibility
  • Logical Thinking
  • Organizational Skills
  • Problem Solving Skills
  • Project Management Skills
  • Independent and Team Work Skills

Related Entry-Level Career Titles

  • Account Manager
  • Accounting Clerk
  • Actuary
  • Assistant Controller
  • Auditor
  • Benefits Administrator
  • Bookkeeper
  • Budgetary Control Analyst
  • Collection Agent
  • Commercial Surety Underwriter
  • Commodities Trader
  • Credit/Collection Analyst
  • Entrepreneur
  • Executive Sales Trainee
  • Financial Analyst
  • Fund Raiser
  • Hospitality and Entertainment Consultant
  • Industrial Buyer
  • Insurance Agent
  • Investment Management Trainee
  • Inventory Control Specialist
  • Loan Officer
  • Medical Biller
  • Medical Collector
  • Payroll Manager
  • Personal Financial Advisor
  • Risk Management Specialist
  • Sales Manager
  • Sales Representative

Employers of Accountancy Majors

  • Accountancy Firms
  • Banks and Credit Unions
  • Brokerages
  • Colleges/Universities
  • Financial Services Firms
  • Government Agencies
  • Individuals
  • Insurance Agencies
  • Large Corporations
  • Limited Liability Partnerships
  • Not-For-Profit Organizations
  • Software Companies
  • U.S. Internal Revenue Service

Job Posting Sites

  •  â€“ job search engine
  •  â€“ job search engine
  •  â€“ CPA career resource center and job postings
  •  â€“ job search engine by career field
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  •  â€“ search engine
  • UIS CareerConnect: UIS Career Development Center’s Job posting site

Career Planning Links

  •  is a site supported U.S. Department of Labor with great career tools/resources
  •  Online is the National job outlook and projections resource
  • – Bilingual career resources in accounting
  •  â€“ Occupational Outlook Handbook accounting profile
  •  â€“ CPA resource center
  •  â€“ financial career news and advice
  •  â€“ empowering your career/job search
  • UIS Accountancy Department â€“ provided overview of their program
  • GOALS: UIS Career Development Center career development learning module

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