Professional Development

Explore the accounting profession.

Accounting is much broader than one job title. Flip through the career areas below to see what each path is about, then open the full page when something interests you.

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Audit

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Audit

Examine financial information and help build trust in company reporting.

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Tax

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Tax

Help people and organizations navigate compliance, planning, and tax strategy.

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Advisory

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Advisory

Help organizations solve accounting, risk, transaction, and business challenges.

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Internal Audit

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Internal Audit

Evaluate risks, controls, processes, and operations from inside an organization.

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Corporate Accounting

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Corporate Accounting

Manage the reporting, close, planning, and accounting operations of a business.

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Forensic Accounting

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Forensic Accounting

Use accounting and investigative skills to examine fraud, disputes, and irregularities.

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CPA

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CPA

Understand the credential, exam, state requirements, and how it fits different career paths.

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Recruiting Resources

Turn exploration into action.

BAC supports students across the recruiting process—from figuring out when to apply to preparing a resume, networking with professionals, and practicing interviews.

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