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By: Uchenna Ani-okoye

Working Out an Accounting Career

The thing that you can count on: Job Security

Microsoft reported revenues in access of $51 billion in the fiscal year of 2007. Behind the revenue numbers of a company, whether small or big are financial managers and accountants who work to balance the books. Further scrutiny was added to the corporate procedure by the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. Between the many companies that need their finances managed and government regulations, the benefits to becoming an accountant today shows a reasonable amount of job security. In addition to that statistics compiled by the Bureau of Labour also shows that there will be strong growth for auditors and accountants through 2016.

What you would be able to take to your bank: Strong Earnings

Another great thing about becoming an accountant is that the average salary for a tax preparer, accountant and bookkeeper is around $55k. If you were too advanced further in the financial industry, you could later end up being a financial manager for a very big corporation and earn money within the range of $100k per years. It’s also possible for you to make your way up that corporate latter to cooperate controller, financial director and possibly (CFO) chief financial officer.

The education that you need: Accounting Certification and Degree

For a long term career as an accountant, a certification and college degree are vital to your success. A degree in accounting or some other financial related are is a good start, and earning a (CPA) Certified Public Accountant credential will improve your job prospects.