If you enjoy crunching numbers and staying on the right side of the law, accounting could be a perfect career choice for you. Accountants are responsible for keeping a business financially on track, managing employee payroll, client and vendor billing, and profit margins. Earning an degree in accounting will prepare you for a career as a certified public accountant (CPA), auditor, or in the billing and accounting department of nearly any company. With a degree in accounting, you can pick and choose what kind of business you work for and what you do. Does it sound interesting to track profits, payroll, and return on investments for a large company? How about managing donation campaigns for a nonprofit organization? Other students take on additional education (like a master's degree) to prepare for and take the CPA exam.

Many companies call in auditors to review their procedures when they are preparing for the end of the year, tax time, or making a big move in terms of the company, such as an initial public offering. The responsibility of an auditor is to review the company's financial practices, looking for errors or inconsistencies. At the end of an audit, you will be expected to share feedback and suggestions to improve the company's processes. Accounting degree students will need to know how to create, review and maintain financial records using programs like Excel and QuickBooks. Also, accountants need to keep up with tax laws and compliance policies to make sure their business practices are legal and clear.