UGA Specific Information for Accounting

The J. M. Tull School of Accounting prepares students for careers as professional accountants, whether as tax experts, members of management, computer systems specialists, or as certified public accountants.  The curriculum acknowledges that accountants also need to be competent business people.  Thus, the academic program includes a significant exposure to courses in business, economics, and management and is designed to give the student an understanding of the theory of accounting as it is used in our society.  An accounting education provides an excellent background for non-business professions, such as law, and is helpful for advancement to top-level management positions.  Because of the various areas within accounting, BBA students are given a broad background of accounting classes to provide the basic tools to enter an accounting position.  Should a student wish to specialize in a specific area, he or she would need to pursue the Master of Accountancy that allows specializations in Audit, Taxation, or Systems.



Class of 2021 Career Outcomes for Accounting*

** Includes Self-Employed


Campus Resources

​​​​​​Accounting Student Organizations

  • Beta Alpha Psia national scholastic and professional fraternity whose purpose is advancing the study and practice of accounting by providing opportunities for self development and by promoting association among members and professional accountants, as well as encouraging a sense of ethical, social, and public responsibility.

  • National Association of Black Accountantsseeks to unite professionals and students who have similar interests and ideals, are committed to professional and academic excellence, possess a sense of professional and civic responsibility, and are concerned with enhancing opportunities for minorities in the accounting, finance and business related professions

Other Terry Student Organizations

* Appication required


Additional UGA Career Center Recommendations/Considerations

​​​​​​POTENTIAL CAREER PATHS

  • Auditor: Examine and analyze accounting records to determine financial status of establishment and prepare financial reports concerning operating procedures.
  • Budget Analyst: Examine budget estimates for completeness, accuracy, and conformance with procedures and regulations. Analyze budgeting and accounting reports.
  • Staff Accountant: Analyze financial information and prepare financial reports to determine or maintain record of assets, liabilities, profit and loss, tax liability, or other financial activities within an organization.
  • Tax Consultant: Prepare tax returns for individuals or businesses.

ADDITIONAL RECOMMENDATIONS

  • Maintain a competitive overall and major GPA, ideally a 3.4 GPA or higher. Your ability to excel in the classroom is an indication that you have an understanding of accounting principles and rules that must be applied when performing your job as an accountant.
  • Participate in leadership development programs sponsored by larger public accounting firms. Many students are offered internships as a result of participating in the leadership development programs
  • Attend “socials” hosted by employers. Many “socials” are invitation only events.
  • Develop strong leadership, communication, and team work skills by getting involved in clubs and student organizations.
  • Participate in an internship to gain real experience as an accountant.
  • When eligible, join Beta Alpha Psi, an honor society for accounting majors.
  • Accept constructive criticism on how to improve your skills and abilities.
  • The accounting recruiting season occurs in the fall semester; therefore, conducting your job or internship search in the fall semester is crucial.

COMPANY & SALARY RESEARCH

LINKEDIN

  • Join LinkedIn groups that are relevant to your career interests.  To search, select "groups" & type in your keywords.  
  • Review the groups that professionals in your field of interest have joined & consider joining those as well.  
  • To login, visit the LinkedIn main page. 

Supplemental Career Research Dashboard

Additional Career Research Resources

  • ​​​​O*NET  The O*NET database includes information on skills, abilities, knowledges, work activities, and interests associated with over 900 occupations (Login using your 810/811)
  • Occupational Outlook Handbook The OOH can help you find career information on duties, education and training, pay, and outlook for hundreds of occupations
  • Firsthand - Explore a library of guides, articles, and other resources to help you explore careers, plan your job search, and learn about different work environments. Create a free account with your UGA email
  • Candid Career Whether you are just beginning to explore career options, preparing for a job interview, or looking to change careers, CandidCareer.com can help by providing you with access to thousands of informational video interviews with real professionals through an easy to use website. We can all learn from the experiences of others and the Career Center makes this valuable resource available to UGA students so they may be informed and ready for what lies ahead. (Login using your 810/811)
  • GoinGlobal - View jobs/internship in other countries and country career guides (Login using your 810/811)
  • Glassdoor - Glassdoor is a free jobs and career community that offers the world an inside look at jobs and companies. What sets us apart is our "employee generated content" – anonymous salaries, company reviews, interview questions, and more – all posted by employees, job seekers, and sometimes the companies themselves. Now with nearly 3 million salaries and reviews, you have all the information you might need to make your next career decision.
  • Big Interview - Online practice interview platform. Practice basic interview questions or questions based on your industry interests or competencies! Also provides practice interview questions for graduate/professional schools. Just sign-up using your uga email address! 
  • Terry Connect - Terry's online mentorship platform. By creating an online profile during the active enrollment period (mid-late August) students will be matched with a mentor in their prospective industry for advice on job/internship searches, interview skills, and professional development. Students are also able to engage with alumni and each other on discussion boards and in special interest groups.  

Employment Websites

GENERAL:

  • Handshake  (scroll down to the bottom of the page; login with your UGA MyID and password)
  • Idealist (nonprofit jobs)
  • USAJobs  (federal jobs)

MAJOR/CAREER SPECIFIC:


Professional Associations/Resources

Tip: Join LinkedIn groups that are related to your career interest. Need help finding groups? Check out the Groups You May Like link under the Interests/Groups tab. Review the groups that professionals in your field of interest have joined and consider joining them as well.

Employers/Position Title Reported by Class of 2021 Accounting majors

The information below represents employers and position titles from the Class of 2021 Career Outcomes Survey. To view historical Career Outcomes for this major, click here and select "Historical Data" from the navigation menu.

Employer Position Title(s)
Aprio, LLP Tax Associate
Aston Woods Homes Centralist Accounts Payable Coordinator
BDO USA, LLP Risk Advisory Associate
BDO USA, LLP Tax Associate
BDO USA, LLP Risk Advisory Associate
BDO USA, LLP Risk Advisory Associate
BDO USA, LLP Risk Advisory Associate
Bennett Thrasher Audit and Assurance Staff
Bridge Investment Group Fund & Joint Venture Accounting Analyst I
Carr, Riggs & Ingram Tax Intern
Caterpillar Inc. Corporate Accounting Intern
Cherry Bekaert LLP Staff Accountant
Citi Investment Banking Analyst
CohnReznick LLP Audit Associate
CohnReznick LLP Intern
Cortland Property Accountant
Credit Suisse Investment Banking Analyst
Deloitte Multistate Tax Consultant
Deloitte Audit Staff
Deloitte Audit Intern
Deloitte Tax Consultant
Deloitte Analyst
Deloitte Audit Associate
Delta Air Lines Financial Risk Management Associate Analyst
Dixon Hughes Goodman Audit Associate
DLC Management Corp. Junior Property Accountant
Duff & Phelps Valuation Advisory Services Analyst
Elemaster Group Electronic Technologies Staff Accountant
EY FSO Assurance Staff
EY FSO Tax Intern
EY Audit Staff
EY FSO Assurance Staff
EY Assurance Staff
EY Audit Intern
EY FSO Assurance Staff
EY FSO Assurance Staff
EY FSO Assurance Staff
EY Audit Intern
Hancock Askew & Co. LLP Tax Accountant
Hansen Technologies, Inc. Accounting Intern
Houlihan Lokey Financial Analyst
Jones Petroleum Accountant
JPMorgan Chase & Co. Commercial Banking Analyst
KPMG Audit Associate
KPMG Audit Associate
KPMG Deal Advisory Intern
KPMG Audit Associate
KPMG Audit Associate
Lending Point Staff Accountant
Mauldin & Jenkins Accountant
NCR Cooperation Financial Analyst
Nichols, Cauley & Associates, LLC Accountant
Northpoint Commercial Finance Underwriter
nThrive Staff Accountant
NTT Data Consultant
OTR Capital Accounts Receivable Analyst
PwC Assurance Associate
PwC Associate
RSM US LLP Assurance Associate
Textron Finance LDP
Textron Specialized Vehicles Accounting Analyst
The Home Depot Project Analyst
Topgolf Event Ambassador
UCL, INC Accountant
UPS Financial Specialist
US Air Force Cyber Officer
W2 Accounting Tax Accountant
W2 Accounting Tax Accountant
WAGcpa Tax Accountant
* denotes no responses received.
*Source: Areas above marked with an Asterisk (*) have been created utilizing data taken from the UGA Career Outcomes Survey. The "Employers Hiring...," "Job Titles of...," "Career Outcomes for...," and "Graduate/Professional Schools and Programs..." information listed above represent UGA Class of 2021 Graduates. The lists are not exhaustive and therefore do not represent all potential career options. Click here for more detailed Career Outcomes information regarding this major.

Graduate/Professional Schools attended by Class of 2021 Accounting majors

The information below represents graduate/professional schools and programs reported through the Class of 2020 Career Outcomes Survey. To view historical Career Outcomes for this major, click here and select "Historical Data" from the navigation menu.

Graduate School Program(s)
Boston College Applied Economics, MS
Colorado State University Accountancy, MAcc
Colorado State University Accountancy, MAcc
Colorado State University Accountancy, MAcc
Colorado State University Accountancy, MAcc
Devry University CPA Exam Prep Certificate Program, Graduate Certificate
Devry University Not Specified
Devry University CPA Exam Prep Certificate Program, Graduate Certificate
Emory University Law, JD
Georgia Institute of Technology Data Analytics, MS
Georgia State University Public Adminstration, MPA
Kennesaw State University Accounting and Data Analytics, MS
Kennesaw State University Accountancy, MAcc
Kennesaw State University Accountancy and Taxation, MS
Southern Methodist University Accounting, MS
Stanford University Business Administration, MBA
University of Florida Accountancy, MAcc
University of Georgia Accountancy, MAcc
University of Georgia Accountancy, MAcc
University of Georgia Accountancy, MAcc
University of Georgia Accountancy, MAcc
University of Georgia Public Health, MPH
University of Georgia Accountancy, MAcc
University of Georgia Accountancy, MAcc
University of Georgia Accountancy, MAcc
University of Georgia Accountancy, MAcc
University of Georgia Accountancy, MAcc
University of Georgia Accountancy, MAcc
University of Georgia Accountancy, MAcc
University of Georgia Accountancy, MAcc
University of Georgia Accountancy, MAcc
University of Georgia Accountancy, MAcc
University of Georgia Accountancy, MAcc
University of Georgia Accountancy, MAcc
University of Georgia Accountancy, MAcc
University of Georgia Accountancy, MAcc
University of Georgia Accountancy, MAcc
University of Georgia Accountancy, MAcc
University of Georgia Accountancy, MAcc
University of Georgia Accountancy, MAcc
University of Georgia Accountancy, MAcc
University of Georgia Accountancy, MAcc
University of Georgia Accountancy, MAcc
University of Georgia Middle Grades Education, BSEd
University of Georgia Accountancy, MAcc
University of Georgia Accountancy, MAcc
University of Georgia Accountancy, MAcc
University of Georgia Accountancy, MAcc
University of Georgia Accountancy, MAcc
University of Georgia Accountancy, MAcc
University of Georgia Accountancy, MAcc
University of Georgia Accountancy, MAcc
University of Georgia Accountancy, MAcc
University of Georgia Accountancy, MAcc
University of Georgia Accountancy, MAcc
University of Georgia Accountancy, MAcc
University of Georgia Accountancy, MAcc
University of Georgia Accountancy, MAcc
University of Georgia Accountancy, MBA
University of Georgia Accountancy, MAcc
University of Georgia Accountancy, MAcc
University of Georgia Accountancy, MAcc
University of Georgia Accountancy, MAcc
University of Georgia Accountancy, MAcc
University of Georgia Law, JD
University of Georgia Accounting, BBA
University of Georgia Accountancy, MAcc
University of Georgia Accountancy, MAcc
University of Georgia Accountancy, MAcc
University of Georgia Accountancy, MAcc
University of Georgia Accountancy, MAcc
University of Georgia Accountancy, MAcc
University of Georgia Accountancy, MAcc
University of Georgia Accountancy, MAcc
University of Georgia Accountancy, MAcc
University of Georgia Accountancy, MAcc
University of Georgia Accountancy, MAcc
University of Georgia Accountancy, MAcc
University of Georgia Accountancy, MAcc
University of Georgia Accountancy, MAcc
University of Georgia Accountancy, MAcc
University of Georgia Accountancy, MAcc
University of Georgia Accountancy, MAcc
University of Georgia Accountancy, MAcc
University of Georgia Accountancy, MAcc
University of Georgia Accountancy, MAcc
University of Georgia Accountancy, MAcc
University of Georgia Nonprofit Management and Leadership, Graduate Certificate
University of Georgia Accountancy, MAcc
University of Georgia Accountancy, MAcc
University of Georgia Accountancy, MAcc
University of Georgia Accountancy, MAcc
University of Georgia Accountancy, MAcc
University of Georgia Accountancy, MAcc
University of Georgia Accountancy, MAcc
University of Georgia Accountancy, MAcc
University of Georgia Accountancy, MAcc
University of Georgia Accountancy, MAcc
University of Georgia Accountancy, MAcc
University of Georgia Accounting and Tax Specialization, MAcc
University of Georgia Accountancy, MAcc
University of Georgia Law, JD
University of Georgia Accountancy, MAcc
University of Georgia Accountancy, MAcc
University of Georgia Accountancy, MAcc
University of Georgia Accountancy, MAcc
University of Georgia Accountancy, MAcc
University of Georgia Accountancy, MBA
University of Georgia Accountancy, MAcc
University of Georgia Accountancy, MAcc
University of Georgia Accountancy, MAcc
University of Georgia Accountancy, MAcc
University of Houston Accountancy, MAcc
University of Missisippi KPMG MADA with Emphasis in Taxation, MAcc
University of Mississippi Taxation and Data Analytics, MS
University of Texas at Austin Public Adminstration, MPA
University of Virginia Commerce, MS
University of Virginia Law, JD
Wake Forest University Accountancy, MAcc
* denotes no responses received.