会计专业旨在为会计职业提供入门级的知识，技能和概念。这些职业通常分为四个广泛的领域，分别与特定的就业环境相对应：管理会计，政府会计，会计教育和公共会计。该职业可以包括诸如审计，预算编制，数据处理，控制成本，提供税务建议，满足税务要求以及设计和分析财务系统之类的活动。
The accounting major is designed to provide entry-level knowledge, skills, and concepts for careers in accounting. These careers are generally divided into four broad areas, corresponding to particular employment environments: management accounting, government accounting, accounting education, and public accounting. The career can include such activities as auditing, budgeting, data processing, controlling costs, providing tax advice, meeting tax requirements, and designing and analyzing financial systems. Practicing accountants generally acquire one or more certifications available to members of the profession. The most common certification is the Certified Public Accountant (CPA), conferred by the State Board of Public Accountancy of the state in which the individual maintains his or her license. Other certifications include the Certified Management Accountant (CMA), the Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), and others.