Accounting career opportunities vary from the entry-level accounting clerk to the accountant who...

Accounting career opportunities vary from the entry-level accounting clerk to the accountant who handles a wide range of responsibilities. Some accountants work for public accounting firms and are certified public accountants. A certified public accountant (CPA) is licensed by the state to perform independent audits of corporations. Public accounting firms provide many job opportunities including

• auditing,

• financial planning,

• preparing tax returns, and

• forensic accounting.