Accounting
GETTING STARTED
Most management students learn in their first accounting course that accounting is the “language of business.” In fact, accounting is the discipline that provides the information necessary to evaluate the present and planned activities of complex organizations. It prepares students to render diverse services to individuals, business entities, and government at all levels. Professional accountants develop and apply their skills in auditing, taxation, controllership, management advisory services, and information systems.
Learn from Alumni
See where other Accounting Eagles landed. Here are a few people you can try reaching out to on LinkedIn. You'll also find recruiters from the Big 4 listed here. BC login required.
Learn more about what it's really like to work in accounting from this panel of recent alumni.
Timelines for Accounting Firms: this list has the Accounting/Advisory FY23 Recruiting Timelines/Dates)
Resources
BC offers a myriad of resources to give students a head start on their job search. One valuable accounting resource is the Vault Guide to Accounting, which is free with a BC login. This version of the guide provides information on the accounting industry and the many jobs currently available.
Whether your goal is to land a position with one of the Big Four accounting firms or at an international corporation, this guide can help you master every step of your job search. Here are some other resources:
Back to BC: Accounting Industry Guidebook - this guidebook provides a general overview of how to graduate with a degree in accounting and become a Certified Public Accountant.
What is an audit? - PwC's guide to understanding a financial statement audit.
Opportunities
Recruiting for the leadership programs is underway! The spreadsheet below has a list of the programs and deadlines. Please reach out to anyone on the Career Team or our Peer Advisors with any help you need, including resume writing or mock interviews.
PwC
Come work on projects, from wherever you are and on your own time. Get a feel for our people, atmosphere and the way we serve our clients. If you’re ready to adapt, grow and drive positive change to transform the future of our industry then get started with us.
ALTERNATIVES TO THE BIG 4
The Vault Top 50 Accounting firms - includes the Big Four, and much more!
FTI Consulting -- restructuring likes a lot of accounting
Wall Street Oasis -- accounting going into PE
Risk assurance & corporate finance roles, like internal audit roles at investment banks -- Check the Vault
EVENTS
Accounting firms come to campus regularly throughout the year to talk about their leadership programs, internships, and full-time opportunities. Check Handshake regularly. We will post notable events in this section too.