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We've complied information from the Bureau of Labor Statistics to help you get a better idea of employment in the Accounting/Finance field.

Accountants and Auditors

• Most jobs require at least a bachelor's degree in accounting or a related field.

• Opportunities will be best for jobseekers who have a master's degree, obtain certification or licensure or who are proficient in the use of accounting and auditing computer software.

• Faster-than-average growth of accountant and auditor jobs will result from an increase in the number of businesses, changing financial laws and regulations, and greater scrutiny of company finances.

Bookkeeping, Accounting, Collections, and Auditing Clerks

• Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks held more than 2.1 million jobs in 2006 and are employed in every industry.

  is projected to grow as fast as the average due to a growing economy.

• The large size of this occupation ensures plentiful job openings, including many opportunities for temporary and part-time work.

Tax Examiners, Collectors, and Revenue Agents

• Tax examiners, collectors, and revenue agents work for Federal, State, and local governments.

  is expected to have little or no change, but the large number of retirements over the next 10 years should create many job openings.

• Competition will be greatest for positions with the Internal Revenue Service.

Financial Managers

• Jobseekers are likely to face competition.

• About 3 out of 10 work in finance and insurance industries.

• A bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, or a related field is the minimum academic preparation, but employers increasingly seek graduates with a master's degree in business administration, economics, finance, or risk management.

• Experience may be more important than formal education for some financial manager positions-most notably, branch managers in banks.