If you're interested in becoming an accountant, there's some good and bad news. In recent years, there has been a somewhat significant decline in the number of accounting degree seekers in the U.S.
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GMAT waivers available. Learn more today. Learn More Learn More From a broad viewpoint, becoming an accountant is a great gig for those who are good at numbers; their median pay is about $80,000, and the field continues to grow faster than the national average for all occupations, according to the U.
S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. The field is expected to grow by 6% over the next decade, netting an additional 91,400 jobs.
"The beauty in choosing a career in accounting is that there are several points of entry," says Chris Lovell, career expert at SoFi Technologies. If a career in accounting career piques your interests, here are 5 steps to get you there: Discover your interests Obtain a degree in accounting Find a role that fits your goals Constantly look to upskill Optional: get certified 1. Discover your interests Not all accounting is the same, so before you get started, it can be a good idea to figure out if accounting is even the right space for you.
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