Today’s accounting is about more than crunching numbers. It’s using those numbers to make decisions, craft strategies and shape the future of a business. As the “language of business,” accounting studies the methods of recording, reporting and examining the financial information and economic outlook of a business for a variety of audiences.
Career Fields in Accounting
Careers in accounting typically involve:
Tax
Preparing accounts and tax returns for individuals or corporations.
Audit
Auditing internal or external financial information to ensure transactions have been reported properly.
Analysis & Planning
Analyzing financial data to make recommendations for more efficient processes.
Local Companies Hiring Accounting Majors
- Amazon
- PwC
- EY
- Cortland
- Cummins
- DOZ
- BKD
- Simon
Salary Statistics
Review Career and Salary Statistics to learn more about the earning potential of accounting careers.
Potential Accounting Jobs
Entry-Level Positions
- Staff accountant
- Internal auditor
Mid-Level Positions
- Accountant manager
- Audit associate
Senior-Level Positions
- Controller
- Senior accountant
Preparing for a Career in Accounting
Academics
Consider minors that can help build your skillset.
- Finance: Better understand the planning and risk of financial decisions.
- Economics: Better understand global influences on financial markets.
Get Involved
Get involved on campus through student organizations.
- Kelley Indianapolis Accounting Association (KIAA)
- Delta Sigma Pi (DSP) Professional Business Fraternity
Build Experience
Accounting job and internship recruitment is focused on the Fall semester.
- Kelley hosts a career event each fall.
- Internships can be found on Handshake and other job boards.
Key Tips to Consider about Accounting Careers
- Indiana candidates can sit for the CPA Exam with 120 college semester hours, provided they have at least one credit in accounting or business administration. While 150 hours are currently required for full licensure.
- Accountants have a “busy season” lasting from January to April that often requires additional employee work beyond the standard 40-hour week.
Explore careers in business.
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Contact us.
- BS 2010 – Office of Academic & Career Development
- Email: kics@iu.edu
- Phone: 317-278-0506
- kelleycareersonline.com