A Member of the State University System of Florida A Career Guide for the Accounting Major Accounting positions are found in all businesses, industries, and governments.
Accounting is the language of commerce.
Accountants are business advisors who analyze information, plan financial strategies, and solve problems. Auditors review, evaluate, and certify company financial statements and set regulations for procedures in accordance with laws and government regulations. Many choose to specialize or concentrate on a particular area of accounting such as cost accounting, auditing, budgeting, taxation, investments, management consulting services, or personal financial planning. Many in the field become Certified Public Accountants, which requires completion of state requirements and successful completion of the CPA Examination. A few of the major specializations include public accounting, management accounting, tax accounting, cost accounting, government accounting, budgeting, and internal auditing.