Jobs for the Long Run

In light of our economic times, students are faced with a difficult decision when choosing a major.  What jobs are going to be around for a long time?  Am I choosing a major that could one day be obsolete?  It is important when choosing you career path to consider all things carefully.  Nothing in life is certain but death and taxes goes the old saying. So take a hint from there - Taxes.  Accountants will always be in demand because of it.

Accountant
As long as there are taxes, there will be a need for skilled accountants to work with clients, helping them keep their books in order. While accounting technology becomes more sophisticated, many accountants also assist clients with the technological aspects of record keeping and tax preparation. An online degree can prepare you for this field by providing accounting coursework and career training. Many assistant accountants begin with training and an associate’s degree. Armed with a bachelor’s degree in accounting, you could make an average annual salary of $63,180, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).

There are many sectors in which accountants do their job.  They can be in the private or public sector, and many accountants do in fact work for our government. In addition to a bachelor’s degree in accounting, you can also earn your CPA or Certified Public Accountant status.  The more you continue your education in this area, the more money you will make.  CPA’s on average make in excess of $83,000 annually.

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