
Accountancy Outcomes & Careers
The term “accountancy” refers to the professional practice of accounting. Individuals beginning a career in accountancy have many possible paths.
- Audit staff — CPA firm
- Tax accountant/advisor — CPA firm
- Internal auditor — corporation, financial institution
- Staff accountant — business, governmental, or not-for-profit entity
- Financial analyst — business or other entity
Career paths for accounting professionals include:
- Partner (audit, tax or advisory services) — CPA firm
- Controller — business or other entity
- Chief Financial Officer (CFO) — business or other entity
- Consultant