Beyond number crunching: Today's accountants are business savvy crime fighters (Infographic)

Optimistic job forecasts for trending specializations in accounting are making the field more appealing than ever for recent graduates. Accounting jobs are projected to grow 13 percent between 2012 and 2022, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, with select specializations projected to grow even faster.

Today’s accountants are being asked to go beyond number crunching to help companies make important business decisions that impact their bottom line, impart technologically-driven insight and even solve white-collar crimes. Check out this infographic detailing the job outlook for today’s accounting professional, along with some of the top sectors in accounting to consider.

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