| Accounting has the potential to propel aspiring | | | | senior accountant. Typical tenures for these positions |
| professionals to the top of the career ladder. In fact, | | | | last from three to six years. |
| many directors, board members, and chief financial | | | | Most employers will consider professionals with |
| officers started out as accountants. | | | | bachelor's degrees in accounting, finance, or a related |
| A diverse range of exciting careers is available to | | | | discipline. An aspiring accountant interested in a |
| accounting graduates. Individuals who wish to pursue | | | | federal job should have at least a four-year |
| public accounting should aim for entry-level positions | | | | accounting or related degree. Many employers prefer |
| in taxation, consulting services, and staff auditing. | | | | master's degrees in accounting. |
| Such positions typically require one to work under a | | | | |