The accountant's ability to provide the information necessary to determine and evaluate the past, present, and future economic activities of organizations is vital in our changing business environment. Instant communication facilities, rapid commercial transactions and expanding international trade have enlarged the world's financial markets and the importance of the role Accountants play in the global business community. The Accounting Society at Chapman is a good club to join on campus with speakers and workshops on the practice of accounting. Public accountants have their own business or work for accounting firms. Clients may be corporations, governments, nonprofit organizations, or individuals.
Management accountants analyze the financial information of the companies for which they work.
Government accountants and auditors maintain and examine the records of government agencies and audit private businesses and individuals whose activities are subject to government regulations or taxation. Internal auditors verify the accuracy of their organization's records and check for mismanagement, waste or fraud. Collection of articles and insights on the accounting field. Available in the Career Development Center library. Careers in Accounting for the 1990's.