| An online degree in accounting offers opportunities and | | | | the public as well. Every state is different, so obtaining |
| job security that most other degrees don't have. A | | | | you bachelor or at least associate degree is |
| 2008 survey stated that 500 accounting professionals | | | | necessary in order to start working as a CPA. |
| had better job opportunities with an accounting degree. | | | | According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, |
| The Bureau of Labor Statistics states that the | | | | opportunities are highest when a graduate has |
| employment opportunities for graduates with a degree | | | | completed either a bachelor's degree or a master's |
| in the business field will grow by 18 percent by 2016. If | | | | degree. Degrees can be obtained online, making it |
| you want to have a great career and work with | | | | much more cost efficient and time efficient as well for |
| clients to help them with their budgets and spending, | | | | the working student or parent. The BLS has also |
| consider obtaining your degree online as soon as | | | | reported the average earnings of a college graduate |
| possible. | | | | accountant to be $54,000. Some of the tasks they |
| There are three classes of certified accountants: | | | | perform are tax preparation, bookkeeping, or working |
| Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Internal | | | | in a payroll service firm. Everyone in today's world |
| Auditor (CIA), and Certified Management Accountant | | | | needs someone to help them with their taxes and |
| (CMA). A CPA can perform many services for the | | | | spending. If you love working with people and helping |
| public, such as auditing, litigation, tax planning, etc. A CIA | | | | others manage their finances, a degree in accounting |
| may work in an auditing capacity for employers, and | | | | could put you on the path to a new and rewarding |
| the CMAs can work for companies and also work in | | | | career. |