Accountants and Auditors
Accounting & Auditing • Business & Finance Careers
Examine, analyze, and interpret accounting records to prepare financial statements, give advice, or audit and evaluate statements prepared by others. Install or advise on systems of recording costs or other financial and budgetary data. Excludes "Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents" (13-2081).
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Career Overview
💼 About This Career
Accountants and Auditors professionals work in business & finance careers, specifically in accounting & auditing. This role typically requires bachelor's degree and offers a median salary of $81,680.
📊 Job Market Outlook
The job growth outlook for Accountants and Auditors is rated as Moderate. Currently, there are approximately 1,448,290 people employed in this occupation nationwide.
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Data Source: Salary and employment statistics are from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) program , 2024 data. Historical trends show changes over time. Individual results may vary based on experience, location, and employer.