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What Can I do With This Major?: Accounting

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Accountant
Analyze financial information and prepare financial reports to determine or maintain record of assets, liabilities, profit and loss, tax liability, or other financial activities within an organization.

Actuary
Analyze statistical data, such as mortality, accident, sickness, disability, and retirement rates and construct probability tables to forecast risk and liability for payment of future benefits. May ascertain insurance rates required and cash reserves necessary to ensure payment of future benefits.

Auditor:
Examine and analyze accounting records to determine financial status of establishment and prepare financial reports concerning operating procedures.

Benefits Manager:
Plan, direct, or coordinate compensation and benefits activities of an organization

Budget Analyst:
Examine budget estimates for completeness, accuracy, and conformance with procedures and regulations. Analyze budgeting and accounting reports

Controller:
Direct financial activities, such as planning, procurement, and investments for all or part of an organization

Credit Counselor:
Advise and educate individuals or organizations on acquiring and managing debt. May provide guidance in determining the best type of loan and explaining loan requirements or restrictions. May help develop debt management plans, advise on credit issues, or provide budget, mortgage, and bankruptcy counseling

Credit Analyst:
Analyze credit data and financial statements of individuals or firms to determine the degree of risk involved in extending credit or lending money. Prepare reports with credit information for use in decision making

Financial Analyst:
Conduct quantitative analyses of information affecting investment programs of public or private institutions

Financial Examiner:
Enforce or ensure compliance with laws and regulations governing financial and securities institutions and financial and real estate transactions. May examine, verify, or authenticate records

Insurance Underwriter:
Review individual applications for insurance to evaluate degree of risk involved and determine acceptance of applications

Loan Officer:
Evaluate, authorize, or recommend approval of commercial, real estate, or credit loans. Advise borrowers on financial status and payment methods. Includes mortgage loan officers and agents, collection analysts, loan servicing officers, and loan underwriters

Risk Management Specialist:
Analyze and manage risk management issues by identifying, measuring, and making decisions on operational or enterprise risks for an organization

Securities and Commodities Trader:
Buy and sell securities and commodities to transfer debt, capital, or risk. Establish and negotiate unit prices and terms of sale

 

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