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10. Accountant
Average Salary: $51,400 to $85,300
Predicted Growth: 14 percent
Minimum Requirement:
Bachelor’s degree in accounting. The accounting job outlook has been
favorable for aspiring accountants. Due to the increased number of audits and corporate scandals
amongst national employers, companies are hiring more employees to perform accounting and
financial auditing services that meet industry standards. Obtaining a Certified Public Accountant
(CPA) certification is heavily preferred by auditing and accounting employers. By passing the Certified
Public Accountant examination, CPA’s are assumed experts in the accounting field and their salary and
benefits package reflects this. Individuals with industry-wide certifications will be highly preferred over
non-certified accountants. Employers are seeking strong performers to shield them from any mistakes
that may appear to weaken their brand and appearance of stability.