Bachelor of Science in Accounting
Accountants play a vital role in the world of business, and the field is growing at the fast rate of 22% as a result. They are responsible for keeping accurate public records and ensuring an organization’s taxes are paid correctly and on time. Due to recent corporation scandals, an increasing number of accountants are employed to watch for any mismanagement of funds or fraud, and to ensure company compliance to tightening federal regulations regarding accounting and financial reporting practices. Typical daily duties include analyzation and verification of financial data and reports, and communicating their findings to management/clients.
Accountants who render services to individuals are highly trusted by clients and often asked to not only prepare taxes, but also act as a financial advisor. Clients ask for help in creating a personal budget, managing investments and saving for retirement.
There are several specialties within the accounting field that a professional can choose, however they all stem from four main types of accountants:
Accounting — Is it for you?
For those who have an aptitude for working with numbers and enjoy the challenge of achieving 100% accuracy in their work, the field of accounting offers vast opportunities. Accountants are required to quickly analyze and interpret data and therefore must have strong critical thinking and reasoning skills. Professionals in this field should have at least a basic understanding of business and information systems and be familiar with standard accounting and computer software programs. Strong communication skills are also important as accountants need to present numerical data to managers and clients both verbally and in written form. Since accountants produce reports that are used to make important business decisions, they must perform their work in an ethical manner and maintain a high level of professional integrity.
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Online
Bachelor
English
You must have a high school diploma or equivalent. Herzing University cannot accept enrollments from the District of Columbia or the state of Texas at this time.
