Accountants Ranked as One of the Best Jobs in America

CNBC recently rated the ten best jobs in America for 2010, with accountants claiming 9th place. With continual changes to personal and corporate income tax laws, increased scrutiny of companies by regulators, and an evolution of the US GAAP and IFRS convergence, accountants are more in demand than ever. Now is a great time to get into the field of accounting, whether it be tax preparation, financial planning, auditing, governmental accounting, or managerial accounting, job security is sure to increase in this financially complex economy. You picked a great career!