Accounting Careers
Accounting Careers: Expertise for the CPA Exam
Lindenwood’s online MAcc degree delivers the expertise you need to sit for the Certified Public Accountant (CPA) Exam. Designed with your future in mind, the program helps you prepare for various accounting careers by building professional skills in accounting ethics, professional research, fraud examination, and international accounting.
- $71,550 median annual salary for accountants in 2019
- 4% industry growth rate
- More than 61,000 new accounting careers by 2029
The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that the field of accounting is expanding at a steady pace of 4%. At this rate, more than 61,000 new accounting careers will be available by 2029.
Accountant
$71,550/year
Accountants are responsible for keeping track of the financial records of an individual or company. Their records must confirm that taxes are being paid on time and that the represented individual or company is abiding by the law.
Financial Manager
$129,890/year
Financial managers help companies grow financially. These professionals keep track of financial records, provide advice for investment opportunities, and create strategies that support their company’s financial stability and improvement.
Career and salary information from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Additional accounting careers for graduates of the online MAcc degree:
- Auditing clerk
- Chief financial officer
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Program Outcomes: Skills for Diverse Accounting Careers
When you complete the online MAcc degree program, you will be able to:
- Understand the professional responsibilities related to the ethical obligations of accountants and auditors.
- Demonstrate knowledge in the theory, processes, and methods of fraud examination and forensic accounting.
- Use effective research skills to resolve issues in accounting, as well as communicate those results.
- Confidently take the Certified Public Accountant (CPA) Exam.
- Determine beneficial investment opportunities for an individual or company based on their current financial records.
Career Support
Lindenwood University is committed to supporting its students academically and professionally after graduation.
Contact an enrollment counselor at 855-941-0568 to learn more about the career services that are available to you.
Job Fairs
We host four job fairs per year, both on campus and through our partnerships within the Gateway Career Association.
Office of Career Services
We can help you begin your job search, make professional connections, and prepare for the job you want.
Alumni Network
When you graduate with a degree from Lindenwood, you’ll be a part of our extensive network of former students.
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