Accounting

Overview of Major
What Can I Do With This Major?
Potential Job Titles
Examples of Internship Sites & Potential Employers
Learn from Alumni
Get Involved at Loyola
Additional Web Resources

Overview of Major

Accounting provides challenges and unlimited opportunities if you desire a successful and rewarding position in business, government, industry or public accounting. Graduates typically either seek employment upon completion of their degree or choose to continue their education with graduate studies. The majority of accounting majors obtain their CPA certification within 5 years of graduation.

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What can I do with this major?

Learn more about career options in your field by clicking below to learn about different focus areas, typical employers, and strategies to get started. Be sure to scroll to the bottom of the page for links to Professional Associations, industry job search tools, and resources for additional insight.

Use O*Net for additional career research and to explore the tasks and activities typical in various careers. Browsing through job postings on Handshake (and other sites) while you are still making a career decision can provide insight into the industry; taking note of required qualifications lets you know what skills and experiences to seek out during your time at Loyola.

Upcoming Events in Handshake

In addition to events hosted by Loyola, current students & alums can attend virtual events hosted by the over 15,000 employers on Handshake. Click the links below to find events particularly in the following industries:

Accounting

Potential Job Titles

Staff Auditor
Certified Public Accountant
Staff Accountant
Assurance Associate
Fund Accountant
Financial Analyst/Planner/Advisor
Forensic Accountant
Fraud Examiner
Cost Accountant
FBI Special Agent
IRS Investigator
Securities Broker
Business Consultant
Tax Advisor

Learn from Alumni

Join Loyola Connect, an online networking platform just for the Loyola community, to search for alumni by major, industry, location, and more. Get advice and insight from those who have been in your shoes. You can also explore profiles of Loyola students and alumni on LinkedIn. Considering asking an alum for an Informational Interview to learn more about their career, employer, and industry trends.

Get Involved at Loyola

On-campus organizations and student groups are a great way to get exposed to career options. You can learn more about an industry and connect with other students with similar goals. Click here for a full list of all current student organizations. Check out these groups that are popular for this major:

Beta Alpha Psi

Volunteering is another way to gain career experience that might help you make a decision about your path or gain marketable skills for the future. Connect with the Center for Community, Service, and Justice (CCSJ) to learn more.

The Rizzo Career Center