Join a high-growth field
Positions for accountants and auditors are expected to grow 6% from 2021 to 2031 (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics). On July 17, 2023, LinkedIn reported 48,480 entry-level accounting job openings in the U.S. Demand for accountants is very strong and not expected to falter any time soon.
According to U.S. News and World report, “Accountants made a median salary of $79,880 in 2023. The lowest-paid 25% made $62,720.
Employers of recent LaGrange accountancy grads include:
Aprio, LLP
Bennett Thrasher, P.C.
Cherry, Bekaert and Holland
Chick-fil-A, Inc.
Comcast Communications
Deloitte
Ernst and Young
Grant Thornton, LLP
Interface, Inc.
IRS
Kia Motors Manufacturing of Georgia
PriceWaterhouse Coopers
Suntrust Banks, Inc.
Verizon Enterprises
Windham Brannon, P.C.
LaGrange accounting alumni move on to prestigious graduate schools:
Auburn University
University of Alabama
Cumberland Law School
University of Arkansas
Georgia State University
Mercer Law School
University of Georgia
University of Virginia
Wake Forest University
Kennesaw State University
Georgia Southern University
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| Cameren Farr Senior Financial Analyst, United Pacific |
Blake Schuck Audit Manager, Delloitte |
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| Anthony Scolapio Yield Management Specialist at PGA TOUR |
Jonathan Grimes Assistant Attorney General of Alabama |
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| Nina Bradford Senior Fund Accountant- Private Funds, SS&C Technologies |
Caelin Campbell Senior Accountant at EY |