Accounting - Capital University

Accounting from Capital University is a Campus Bachelor Accountancy degree that prepares you for a Accounting career. Accountants play an important role in the operation of every business, government agency, and nonprofit organization. Accountants compile and summarize financial information and present it to shareholders, lenders, management, and regulatory agencies. Accountants must ensure that the information is prepared in accordance with both legal regulations and accepted standards of accounting . One challenge that accountants face is being able to communicate complex financial information in a way that is accurate yet understandable by those who use the information. Students considering a major in accounting should be able to analyze and summarize data, and should have good math skills and an interest in working with numbers. However, accountants must also have excellent oral and written communication skills so that they can effectively present and explain the relevance of complex financial information. Careers in Accounting After graduation, our students gain employment in a variety of business, government, and nonprofit organizations. Some of the more common choices include careers in public, management, and governmental accounting . Public Accounting Public accountants can work in large, international accounting firms, in smaller regional or local firms, or as sole proprietors. Public accountants provide services such as auditing, tax planning and compliance, or management consulting. Most public accountants become licensed as Certified Public Accountants (CPAs), which involves passing a rigorous exam and gaining practical work experience. In order to take the CPA exam, an individual must complete 150 semester hours of college credit. Management Accounting Accountants who work for an individual corporation or nonprofit organization are generally considered management accountants. They could be employed in positions such as cost accountant, internal auditor, tax specialist, controller, or treasurer. Some management accountants become licensed as Certified Management Accountants (CMAs), which involves passing a rigorous exam. Governmental Accounting All government agencies employ accountants in a variety of roles. Accountants work for local or state governments, or in branches of the federal government, such as the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) or the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). View more details on Capital University . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Accountancy courses.