According to the Occupational Outlook Handbook, published by the U. S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics, the employment of accountants is expected to grow faster than the average for all occupations through the year 2005. Accountants have a variety of career paths from which to choose. Within the government, accountants work for federal, state, and local agencies.
Accountants also work for non-profit organizations such as schools, hospitals, and charities.