The field of accounting provides financial and other information to managers, investors, creditors, government officials, and others who need it for effective decision making. Accounting involves not only technical knowledge and skill but also sound judgment. The UMUC's accounting courses will help you prepare for a number of career options. These courses introduce students to financial, managerial, tax systems, and governmental accounting. Careers Accounting graduates topped the list in a recent study of bachelor's degree recipients sought by major employers.
Accountants do a variety of jobs.
Independent auditors, who work for public accounting firms, examine and verify an organization's financial statements to determine adherence to accounting principles, management policies, or government regulations. Tax accountants specialize in federal, state, and local taxes. Managerial accountants are responsible for the financial systems and procedures, budgets, forecasts, and reports of a single company. For more information on career opportunities, ask your librarian for recent editions of the Occupational Outlook Handbook , Peterson's Job Opportunities for Business and Liberal Arts Graduates, and other specialized guides to the job market. To qualify for the certificate, a student must complete 30 semester hours of credit, including 18 semester hours of accounting and accounting-related courses.