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degree program in Accountancy prepares students for entry into a professional
career in accounting in either the private or public sector. The program
is designed to provide students with an educational foundation upon
which they can grow professionally in the practice and study of accounting
as they progress throughout their careers.
There are several career paths available to students of professional
accounting. The possibilities include employment in public accounting,
private industry, and government. Public accounting offers the opportunity
to gain exposure to a wide variety of clients, their business practices,
and their accounting methods. Professional certification as a Certified
Public Accountantis achieved by passing the Uniform CPA Examination.
Public accountants may work in the areas of auditing, tax, or management
advisory services. Graduates who work in private industry and government
agencies may be employed as managerial or cost accountants or as internal
auditors. Appropriate professional certifications within this segment
of the accounting profession are Certified Management Accountant and
Certified Internal Auditor. Based on their wide range of business
exposure and knowledge, many accountants ultimately move into high-level
management positions.
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