A solitary bean counter hunched over an accounting ledger, back hunched and brow furrowed... If this is what you picture when you think of a career in accounting, you’re not alone. “Exciting,” “fast paced,” and “ever changing” are not phrases that leap to mind when most people think about accounting. But in the past decade, the accounting industry has undergone not just one but several massive upheavals against a backdrop of constant consolidation. Still, there’s never a bad time to be looking for an entry-level job in accounting. Clients need accountants whether business is up or business is down, and accounting firms always need sharp, reliable people to do the work. A job in accounting can provide an excellent grounding in business fundamentals that will apply to just about any job or career you pursue down the road.
Turn to this WetFeet Insider Guide to explore:
• How industry scandals have affected the Big Four accounting firms and their employees.
• A typical day in the life of a staff audit accountant, senior audit accountant, and staff tax accountant.
• What industry professionals like and dislike about the work.
• Descriptions of career paths for accounting professionals currently working in the industry.
• The lifestyle, hours, and compensation you can expect from an accounting career.
• What industry professionals like and dislike about the work.
• Who's likely to succeed and how to impress your interviewers.