Once you complete your Bachelor’s in Accounting degree, you can choose one of the following four career paths:

1. Public accounting
2. Management or corporate accounting
3. Government accounting
4. Internal auditing

The website of the Bureau of Labor Statistics is a good resource for all information regarding accounting and auditing. (http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos001.htm). All the accounting careers are in demand and you should choose one based on your own interests.

Accounting positions are always in great demand even when the economy is weak such as in recent years. Accounting encompasses a wide range when it comes to business. The areas of auditing, taxes, budgeting and finance would fall under the accounting umbrella. A person does not need a 4-year degree to begin this career. Many bookkeeping positions require only a 2-year degree to get started. There are many opportunities to grow within this job offering too with time and education. From staff accountants to becoming a CPA (certified public accountant). Many of the top positions in a company such as CFO, Controller, and Vice President have people who started out in accounting. As an accountant an individual will see the nuts and bolts of how a business works. This can be a great asset to a person in their climb to the top. Here are some websites that offer good information on accounting careers:

http://www.careers-in-accounting.com/

http://www.accountingcoach.com/careers/

http://www.earnmydegree.com/online-education/learning-center/accounting-careers.html

Hi @marinad!

There are several career options that you can choose from in accounting and there are also several sites that have helpful information about accounting careers. According to Accounting Principals, a leading accounting and finance staffing provider, there are six top accounting jobs that are presently in demand.
These accounting jobs that are in demand are accountants, accounts payable/receivable clerk, financial analyst, controller, medical billing supervisor and auditor.

These are some accounting job options to choose from:
*Audit - this involves checking accounting ledgers, financial statements in a corporation or government
*Budget analysts develop managing and organizations financial plans
*Financial accountants prepare financial statements based on general ledgers and do some important financial decisions.
*Management accountants take part in decision making about capital budgeting and line of business analysis.

You will find more information on accounting careers at these sites:
http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/accounting-principals-identifies-most-in-demand-finance-and-accounting-jobs-in-2011-126168333.html
http://www.accountingcoach.com/careers/
http://www.accountingcareersnow.com/
http://www.collegegrad.com/career/accountingcareer.shtml
http://www.careers-in-accounting.com/acoptions.htm