Professional Development

Explore the accounting profession.

Accounting can lead in more directions than most students expect. Start with the career map to see the possibilities, then flip the cards to see what the work is actually like.

Career Possibilities

One accounting foundation. More directions than you think.

Start with BAC’s six core paths, then follow the bubbles into law, finance, government, deals, strategy, and other adjacent careers. Choose a path to jump to its career card.

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Investigations Risk · Compliance Controller · CFO Manager · Partner Tax Law · Planning Deals Law Public Sector FP&A Finance Leadership Venture Capital M&A Strategy Policy

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Explore a Career Area

What is the work actually like?

Flip a card for the quick version, then open the full career page when you want to go deeper.

Career Area

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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Certification

Build toward the CPA.

CPA requirements vary by state. Start with a jurisdiction, then see the exam and licensure path.

Professional Credential

Certified Public Accountant (CPA)

Explore state requirements and see how your Babson coursework can fit into a CPA plan.

Certified Public Accountant seal
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Where do you want to become a CPA?

Pick a state to open its requirements.

Professional Skills

Build the skills you will use on the job.

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BAC Excel Classroom

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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.

Resume Networking Applications Interviews Internships
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