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How likely am I to get a job in the accounting field

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Gabriel’s Answer

Hi Ayomide,


Thanks for the question. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, accounting/auditing positions are expected to grow at a rate faster than other occupations (the data is through the year 2024). Please visit the following link for this and other data related to the accounting field:


https://www.bls.gov/ooh/business-and-financial/accountants-and-auditors.htm


Pay particular attention to the "How to Become One" tab.
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Erin’s Answer

Everyone needs accountants. I think the job prospects in accounting field is huge. Not only are there numerous different fields but there is so much capital formation actions occurring to develop small businesses. You can’t go wrong with accounting. It also gets you in the door at companies and then you can see if there is anything operationally you would be more interested in.
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Wes’s Answer

It's a great question and from my 20 years since graduation from college, there has never been a time when accountants were not in demand. I have always explained this way to any students in college that are considering accounting as a major.

For many majors, you have to work really hard to get an opportunity or even a job interview (you are knocking on the door to see if anyone will answer the "door" or give you an opportunity). It's just the opposite for accounting majors: there is always an opportunity and job interview available (the 'door" is wide open and someone is asking you to take time and complete an interview). In addition, many of the public accounting firms are hiring hundreds/thousands of graduating accounting majors on an annual basis and the public accounting industry is a great place to share a career (even if you don't stay at the firm long enough to become a partner).
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Rose’s Answer

Accountants never need to worry about being unemployed for long. You may struggle to find the perfect job, but if you are flexible about things like company size, location, and salary, it is relatively easy to get an entry level position in the field.


If you want to work for a specific company, you may be able to get an internship or make connections through your school's alumni network far in advance of graduation.
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