Simple question, really, and one aimed specifically for those just embarking on their journey as an Accounting Major. Why is it that you want to be an Accountant? To be honest, I didn’t have a clue when I was forced to pick a major as a Sophomore. I picked Accounting because it has a “general business” feel, it involves some numbers, and it is one of the few stable sectors in terms of landing a job out of college. That’s it.
The good news (for both you AND me) is that the world of Public Accounting is nothing like the stereotypes of pocket-protectors and calculators. Instead, Public Accounting offers a dynamic, exciting, people-based career choice. Most of the work done by Audit and Tax Accountants is actually done in groups, with a strong support system and frequent communication. Individual, isolated work is the exception, not the norm. What some don’t realize is that most accounting majors are looking toward these Public Accounting jobs, and not an Accounting job within a large company. If you want to be Ned from Accounts Payable with the pocket protector and never leave your cubicle, those traditional Accounting jobs within Fortune 500 companies are always available!
Fortunately, however, Public Accounting is a growing, well-paying, and intellectually satisfying career choice. One thing you will find is that, much like me, many Accounting Majors stumbled upon their choice. If you were one of the few to know about everything a career in Public Accounting offered before you declared your major, then hats off to you. For those of you who did not, personally I think you made a great choice, aside from all of the networking nonsense you are sure to endure until you lock up that job. For more information on the career opportunities the Big 4 offer, take a look at the following sites:
www.ey.com/US/en/Careers/Students
www.pwc.tv
www.kpmgcampus.com/index.shtml
http://careers.deloitte.com/united-states/students/studentgrad.aspx
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