In general, the job outlook is good. Average starting salaries range from the mid-$30,000s to the low-$60,000s, depending upon degree, location and area of interest. Each year, many companies recruit on campus, and our graduates successfully compete for jobs against graduates from all other institutions in the state.
Accountants perform their services in a variety of environments, including public accounting, business and industry, government and education. There are several professional certifications available for accountants such as:
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
- Certified Management Accountant (CMA)
- Certified Internal Auditor (CIA)
- Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE)
Potential job opportunities include:
Public Accounting:
- Auditing & Accounting Services
- Tax Services
- Forensic Accounting
- Personal Financial Planning
- Management Advisory Services
Business and Industry:
- Financial Reporting
- Internal Auditing
- Forensic Accounting
- Tax Planning
- Management Reporting
- Corporate Finance
- Non-Financial Positions
- Governmental and Other Not-for-Profit Organizations
- Accounting Educator
For more information, contact the Department of Accounting at tmarsh@sfasu.edu or 936.468.3105.