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Accounting is a career for the future. There are more businesses now than ever before. They need your help, and they will pay you well for it. Just go to www.accounting.com to see how many jobs are available in your state right now - and this is only one directory- there are many others listing other jobs in accounting.
So how do you get one of these high-paying jobs? By getting an accounting degree from a good accounting school. You can start right here, online. The University of Phoenix and many others offer online accounting degree programs. Some offer credit for work experience, or even credit for equivalency exams, so you can speed up the process. Many help you obtain financial assistance, and they will usually help you with job referrals once you have your degree.
How do you pick the best accounting school? Start by considering your own needs (cost, time, etc.). Then - and this is important - speak to some prospective employers to be sure that the degree and school you are considering are sufficient. What do they look for? Finally, be sure to contact several schools for information on their accounting degree options, cost, time-to-degree, etc. There may be less expensive schools that provide high quality online accounting classes, or schools where you can get an accounting degree more quickly. Good luck!