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BUSINESS CAREER CENTER 1 East Pearson, 2nd Floor Chicago IL 60611 Telephone: (312) 915-7810 Fax: (312) 915-7207 Email: businesscareers@luc.edu Internet: www.sba.luc.edu/career Accounting Worksheet Overview Accounting has long been considered the language of business. Accounting is a fast-paced, exciting, and high profile profession. Students who major in accounting develop their business skills through a rigorous education process. An accounting professional is an integral part of any management team and is sought out for his/her advice and knowledge in many areas, including forensic and fraud investigation, tax and assurance services, financial reporting, and ethical business practices. Career opportunities abound for the accounting graduates. Accounting professionals work in public accounting firms, private corporate firms, the not-for-profit sector, and government, specifically the SEC the FBI and the IRS, in both compliance and criminal investigation. The knowledge and skills you will develop as an accounting professional will help you rise to the highest level in your particular organization. How to use this sheet The following list contains a representative sample of job titles one might have with a degree in Accounting. Go through the list and circle the careers that sound most interesting to you. Then, answer the questions below. Related Career Titles Accountant, Public Practice Actuary Administrative Services Manager Administrator Assistant Controller Auditor Bank Examiner Benefits/Compensation Administrator Bookkeeper Budget Accountant Budgetary Control Analyst Business Teacher Certified Public Accountant Chief Cost Accountant Chief Financial Officer CIA Agent Claim Adjuster/Examiner Claims Adjuster Collection Agent Commercial Banker Commodities Trader Computer Programmer Consumer Credit Officer Contract Administrator Controller Cost Accountant Cost Dept. Supervisor Credit and Collection Specialist EDP Auditor Employment Agency Counselor Entrepreneur Estate Planner External Auditor FBI Agent Financial Aid Director Financial Analyst Financial Investment Analyst Fund Raiser General Auditor Governmental Accountant Industrial Accountant Industrial Buyer Industrial Transportation Specialist Industrial/Institutional Buyer Insurance Agent/Broker Internal Auditor International Trade Specialist Inventory Control Specialist IRM Consultant IRS Investigator Lawyer - Audit Manager Loan Administrator Loan Officer / Consumer Credit Management Accountant Management Consultant Methods/Procedures Specialist Payroll Manager Personal Financial Planner Plant Accountant Production Manager Professor Property Accountant Public Accountant Sales Manager Securities Broker Stockbroker Systems Accountant Systems Analyst Tax Accountant Tax Compliance Specialist Tax Lawyer Tax Specialist Tax Supervisor/Auditor Television/Film Producer Treasurer Treasury Management Specialist Treasury Mgmt Specialist Trust Accountant Underwriter Questions to consider 1. 2. 3. 4. Do you know anyone who is currently in any of these occupations? If so, who? Search for three resources (print or electronic) that might assist you explore these occupations. What skills do you think someone from these occupations should possess? I have prepared a series of questions for the interviewing manager, HR contact and others I may meet. Bring This Sheet With You To Your Appointment

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