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Published by Afterschool.my on Jul 05, 2021, 02:34 pm
Instead of counting your days, you should make your days count. One of the ways you can do that is by building a fulfilling, lucrative career. One particular profession that has been on the rise in demand is Accounting. Accounting is arguably the language of Business as accountants are responsible for overseeing and maximising the company’s profits. It is no wonder that an accounting degree is one of the most popular sought-after courses for millions of students.
You will also be pleased to know that a career as an accountant is filled with options since various different industries and businesses are always looking for accounting graduates with impeccable accounting skills. Here are just a few examples of accounting careers you can potentially specialise in:
1. Forensic Accountant
The term forensic is commonly used to describe an investigation of murder. But what does a forensic accountant do? As a forensic accountant, you will be investigating whether corporate firms are partaking in financial reporting misconduct. You will be involved in analysing, decoding, and outlining complex financial and business records. Forensic Accountants often find themselves employed by insurance companies, banks, government agencies and public accounting firms.
2. Government Accountant
If patriotism is something you hold dear to your heart then this is the occupation for you! You will have the pleasure to work in all branches of government, including local, state and federal. Your job role involves managing public funds, investigating white-collar crimes and performing system audits. Most importantly, is it a rewarding job with excellent benefits and you will also get ample of opportunity for career advancements.
3. Management Accountant
Also known as Cost/Staff/Industrial Accountant, this job position involves assisting companies in managing and utlilizng their budget, usually by analyzing data, predicting cash flows, examining the rate of returns and presenting this information to the executive management. Management Accountants may also find themselves supervising entry-level accountants. Overall, you will find yourself being both a mentor and facilitator in the company’s financial decisions.
4. Investment Accountant
If you are someone who relishes in the process of generating profits and success, then being an Investment accountant is your calling. You will be working in brokerage and asset management firms, providing financial strategies, compiling tax reports and investment accounts. You will also be expected to manage investments for clients and provide financial consultations. Everything you touch turns to gold!
5. Project Accountant
As a project accountant, you will be responsible for overseeing the company’s projects. This involves presenting regular reports of the project’s financial results to the management and making sure the project billings are charged to the clients and payment is collected. Project accountants are commonly hired by engineering firms and construction companies but they are also sought after by the government, other private businesses, non-profit organisations and educational institutions. Your lifetime project as an accountant is limitless!
All of the following jobs require exceptional analytical skills, financial and business insights, along with a proficient knowledge of state and federal regulations, taxes and business codes. Thus, it is recommended that you obtain an accounting degree. If you are considering to enrol yourself in a prestigious university notable for its accounting course, Multimedia University (MMU) offers a distinguished four-year Bachelor degrees in Accounting programme that will equip you to make different, hard, calculated financial decisions. The accounting programme offered by Multimedia University (MMU) covers a comprehensive list of modules that accounting students can choose to train in (e.g internal auditing, tax compliance, credit management, public sector accounting, professional ethics). For more information on the Accounting degree program at Multimedia University (MMU) as well as entry requirements, click here.
On the weekend of Friday 20th to Sunday 22nd October, 14 intrepid students of Kolej Yayasan UEM, as participants of the DofE Silver Award , in two groups of 7, set off on their first taste of adventure – the Silver Trial Expedition. This three-day, two-night expedition is a practice and training e..
Sunway College winners of the 2023 Outstanding Cambridge Learner Awards Ceremony with Ruth Cheah, Director of the Sunway College Cambridge A-Level Programme Young Malaysians have consistently demonstrated their remarkable ability to dominate global rankings, and the recently announced 2023 Outs..
Chong (third from left) receiving her certificate of achievement from Assoc Prof Dr Hazizi Abu Saad (second from left), Vice President of MASO.As an institution transitions into a university, the emphasis on research takes centre stage. This is why the achievement of TAR UMT’s PhD student in L..
After a First Runner-up finish in a tax competition she participated in last year, Tan Hui Theng from TAR UMT was motivated and even more determined to finish higher in the Ernst & Young Young Tax Professional of the Year (EY YTPY) 2023 Malaysia. This time, she succeeded in emerging as the winne..
Ms Josephine Ong (rightmost), representative from MDEC presenting the PDTI certificate to Asst Prof Dr Wong Thein Lai (leftmost), Deputy Dean of FOCS, Asst Prof Dr Lim Li Li (second from left), Dean of FOET and Ms Dearna Kee June Chen (second from right), Dean of FCCI.Recognising its excellence in d..
Mr Ling (left) receiving the President’s Award on behalf of his daughter from Prof Ir Dr Lee (right).TAR UMT’s September 2023 Convocation Ceremony on 9 - 10 September 2023 was conducted in its usual celebratory fashion, but this time it was capped with a special moment that exempli..
On 20th October 2023, KYUEM’s batch 26.0 hosted their Cultural Performance Night 2023 (CPN) presenting a night of fun that emphasised unity amongst diversity. The CPN celebrated the diverse and rich cultures in Malaysia. The night started sharp at 8 pm at the Great Hall. The festivities b..
The first thing you hear about the appeal of KYUEM is its university connections and ability to provide you with a bright future but the second is the range of events that the school holds. Amongst these are Housetrips, which are among the most anticipated events of the year. This Garnet Housetrip a..
On October 21, 2023, around 90 Sapphire members embarked on a trip to Eco Venture Resort & Retreat in Semenyih. Upon arrival, we received a warm welcome from the facilitators. Prior to our first team-building activity, we divided into 10 groups, each consisting of 9 members, and assigned a team ..
On the 7th of October, Kolej Yayasan UEM’s (KYUEM) Indian Cultural Club (ICC) held its Colour Run, a flagship event that takes inspiration from the traditional Holi festival. The event was joined by students of all races and ethnicities, in line with the nature of the Colour Run.The event star..
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