The Gannon Advantage Curriculum Accounting, in its simplest form, is the recording of people's activity. Accountants are an integral part of an organization's management team. They must possess an understanding of the needs of modern business, solid communication ability and a high degree of analytical skills. With career opportunities in areas such as public accounting, private industry and government, the need for accountants is strong. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates that the average number of annual job openings for accountants will rise 130,000 from 1998 through 2008.
Accounting graduates can find careers in a wide variety of positions.
Some of the possibilities include staff accountant, internal auditor, budget analyst, fixed asset manager, auditor, controller, assistant controller, tax accountant, revenue agent, assistant treasurer, financial planner,trust officer and financial analyst. The accountants most competitive for such opportunities will be those who continue their education. By the turn of the century, most states will require 150 credit hours of coursework to take the Certified Public Accountant Examination. Gannon's Accounting program places an emphasis on computer literacy. Accounting students are encouraged to participate in the Business Technology Scholarship program.