Read on for useful career and educational information for those interested in entering the field of Accounting and Bookkeeping. This article includes some of the top Accounting and Bookkeeping schools and colleges.
Training for Careers in Accounting and Bookkeeping
Many adults choose to pursue a business education each year. One reason may be the variety of specialties to choose from, such as Accounting and Bookkeeping. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), www.bls.gov, bookkeeping, accounting and auditing clerks held about two million jobs in 2002. Accountants and bookkeepers are in demand in all types of industry and at every level of government. Most accountants and bookkeepers employed in local government deal with tax preparation, bookkeeping, and payroll services.According to the BLS, students who study Accounting and Bookkeeping in college will enroll in a variety of courses providing skills in auditing, bookkeeping and managerial accounting. Upon completion of the program, the students will have the Accounting and Bookkeeping skills necessary to launch a successful career in the business world.
Top Accounting and Bookkeeping Schools
1. University of Illinois at Urbana-Champagne-The University of Illinois is the top-ranked college for accounting, and one of the longest- established public universities in the state of Illinois (founded in 1867).--Undergraduate Student Body: 29,632; Faculty to Student Ratio: 1:14; Tuition Costs: In-state-$8,624, Out of State-$22,710; Test Scores of Incoming Freshmen: ACT- 50% had scores of 27-31, SAT- 54% had scores of 1200-1399.)
2. University of Texas-Austin-
This university takes pride in providing a well-rounded education experience blending classroom experience and extracurricular activities.--Undergraduate Student Body: 37,377; Faculty to Student Ratio: 1:19; Tuition Costs: In-state-$5,735, Out-of-state-$14,435; Average High School GPA of Incoming Freshmen: Not listed; Test Scores of Incoming Freshmen: SAT- 40% had scores of 1200-1300.)
3. University of Pennsylvania -
The University of Pennsylvania has one of the top ranked accounting programs in the country, with an overall ranking of four. This university provides a multitude of research possibilities to enrich the education experience.--Undergraduate Student Body: 9,719; Faculty to Student Ratio: 1:6; Tuition Costs: $32,364; Average High School GPA of Incoming Freshmen: 3.8; Test Scores of Incoming Freshmen: SAT- More than 50% had scores of 1400-1600.
