Accountants and Auditors

Examine, analyze, and interpret accounting records to prepare financial statements, give advice, or audit and evaluate statements prepared by others. Install or advise on systems of recording costs or other financial and budgetary data.

$81,680

Median Annual Pay

Jobs growth:

+5% projected 2024–2034

Bachelor's degree

Typical Entry-Level Education

What They Do

Accountants and auditors spend their days working with financial records to ensure accuracy and compliance with laws and regulations. They examine ledgers, balance sheets, and other financial documents, analyzing the numbers to identify patterns, discrepancies, or areas of concern. Many prepare tax returns, develop budgets, and create financial reports that help organizations make informed business decisions. Some specialize in auditing, independently reviewing company financial statements to verify their accuracy and detect potential fraud or errors.

Programs That Prepare You

College programs linked to this occupation, ranked by graduate earnings

Taxation(masters)Villanova University, PA

Taxation(masters)Golden Gate University, CA

Taxation(masters)Northern Illinois University, IL

Accounting(grad-cert)Babson College, MA

Taxation(masters)DePaul University, IL

Taxation(masters)Northeastern University Professional Programs, MA

Taxation(masters)Northeastern University, MA

Accounting(masters)Golden Gate University, CA

Accounting(bachelors)Georgetown University, DC

Taxation(masters)California State University-Northridge, CA

Accounting(grad-cert)George Mason University, VA

Taxation(masters)University of San Diego, CA

Taxation(masters)Loyola Marymount University, CA

Taxation(masters)San Jose State University, CA

Taxation(masters)California State University-East Bay, CA

Taxation(masters)California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo, CA

Taxation(masters)American International College, MA

Taxation(masters)Boston University, MA

Taxation(masters)Pace University, NY

Taxation(masters)California State University-Fullerton, CA

Taxation(masters)CUNY Bernard M Baruch College, NY

Accounting(masters)University of Maryland Global Campus, MD

Accounting(masters)New York University, NY

Accounting(masters)University of Michigan-Flint, MI

Taxation(masters)Fordham University, NY

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