| The Accounting Profession |
| Accounting
has long been one of the most respected and trusted professions. Accounting prepares students for careers in
public accounting, industry, non-profit, and government organizations. As
a result, demand for accounting graduates and starting salaries in accounting
have consistently been among the highest for new college graduates. The accounting degree opens the door to many professional
possibilities including: Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified
Management Accountant (CMA), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified
Government Financial Manager (CGFM), Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), Certified
Forensic Accountant (Cr.FA), Certified Valuation Analyst (CVA), Personal
Financial Specialist (PFS), among others. |
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| Accounting at EKU |
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The
accounting program at EKU is designed to provide students with the solid
educational foundation that employers expect of today’s graduates. This foundation not only includes the
technical accounting knowledge necessary to successfully pass the various
professional examinations, but also includes a strong general business
background that allows accounting professionals to move quickly into upper
management positions or become business entrepreneurs themselves. |
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| Career Paths |
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Students in accounting are preparing to
enter careers which will lead them into public accounting, private accounting,
or governmental organizations. In Public
Accounting (CPA firm), students can specialize in: Auditing, Taxation,
Management Consulting Services, Forensic Accounting, Litigation Support,
Financial Planning, and Business Valuation.
Private Accounting (working in business, industry, or non-profit
organizations) gives students careers opportunities in: General Accounting, Cost
Accounting, Taxation, Internal Auditing, Computer Systems Analyst, Security
Analyst, and more. Local, state, and Federal
governments need accountants in many different agencies: Federal Bureau of
Investigation, Internal Revenue Service, General Accounting Office, Kentucky
Revenue Cabinet, and many others. |
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