| Topic Name: |
Career Change |
| Message Name: |
Try IT Auditing |
| Date Posted: |
05/29/2005 |
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I did my BBA in Information Systems and I have been working as a computer programmer/analyst in a
Property-Casualty insurance company for the past 4 years.
I have come to realize that I don't want to be doing hardcore programming all my life. I want to move into a business field especially Accounting and/or Finance. While in my undergrad I had to take a few courses in these and enjoyed the subject matter.
I would like your expert opinion about the following:
I had taken basic accounting courses in my Undergrad so I'm not aware of the various avenues in Accouting.
1. What are all of the sub-fields under Accounting that I could potentially specialize in?
2. Are there any sub-fields/job prospects in Accounting where I can use my I.T./Insurance experience?
3. Any sub-fields in Accounting where I can be exposed to Finance?
4. What are some of the typical Accounting jobs?
5. What professional degrees/certifications would you recommend in my case as someone making a brand new start in Accounting?
6. What would you recommend as the next step to making this transition into Accounting? Should I pursue a second Bachelors in Accouting, Masters in Accouting or some other option?
Sincerely appreciate your time and advice in this matter.
Thanks much,
Andy. |
| Message: |
I was in the same boat as you as I graduated with a degree in MIS and spent several years as a computer programmer. I decided that I really wanted to garner more of a business edge than being a straight programmer. So I started looking at the Big 4 in their IT auditing groups. I eventually ended out getting offers from all of the Big 4 apparently with Sarbanes-Oxley in place this convergence of IT/accounting is red hot.
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