Recommended Books
Vault Career Guide to AccountingCall Number: Ref HF 5628 .A433 2008Available at Downcity Library. Must use in Library.
Vault Guide to the Top 40 Accounting FirmsCall Number: Ref HF 5628 .V38 2008Available at Downcity Library. Must use in Library.
Careers in AccountingCall Number: Ref HF 5616 .U5 G39 2006Available at Downcity Library. Must use in Library.
Occupational Outlook Handbook (OOH)
- Accountants and AuditorsOne of the federal government's most popular online resources, the Occupational Outlook Handbook (OOH) provides the following information on the accounting and auditing professions: nature of the work, job outlook, training/qualifications, employment projections, wages/earnings, related occupations. One of the best sites for finding "the basics" for many occupations.
O*NET OnLine
This federal job resource provides "continually updated" profiles for hundreds of occupations. Profiles include samples of reported job titles and information on tools/technology, knowledge/skills, education, work activities/styles/values wages/employment and more. The best free resource for locating information on the specifics of job descriptions/tasks and more.
Other Useful Resources
The sites below provide information on careers in the accounting profession and, in some instances, job postings.
- All Accouting CareersBrief, descriptive profiles of the types of career opportunities available in the accounting field.
- Types of Accounting CareersFrom Buzzle.
