Master of Accounting and Financial Management Program
Responsibilities
Accounting information systems professionals ensure internal control of business activities and create new business opportunities. They serve as financial intermediaries between a company's accounting/financial needs and programming/systems analysts. Additionally, they guide management through the financial information database and facilitate the decision-making process. Financial and cost management professionals analyze financial implications of business initiatives, understand and analyze complex business transactions, and use advanced accounting and tax knowledge to help businesses develop effective strategic plans.
Professional Certification
Professional certification in public accounting (CPA), management accounting (CMA), financial management (CFM) or financial analysis (CFA) opens tremendous career opportunities. And because accounting principles are similar worldwide, these professionals are highly sought in the world marketplace. Professional certification significantly increases annual earning potential and respect in the business world.Positions
- Accounting systems analyst
- Bank officer
- Budget analyst
- Business appraiser
- Business planning specialist
- EDP auditor
- FBI special agent
- Federal and state government accountant
- Financial analyst
- Financial consultant
- Financial software designer
- Financial systems liaison
- Internal auditor
- IRS agent
- Loan officer
- Management accountant
- Public accountant (auditor)
- Securities analyst
- Taxation specialist
