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Accounting Major
Accounting is the use of a system of terms, formulas, and other record-keeping devices that allows businesses to calculate, track, and compare their financial growth, or recession in some cases. While basic accounting functions can be handled by a bookkeeper, advanced accounting is typically handled by qualified accountants who possess designations such as Certified Public Accountant (CPA) in the United States, or Chartered Accountant (CA), Certified General Accountant (CGA) or Certified Management Accountant (CMA) in Canada. In general, an accountant performs vital functions to businesses, as well as individuals, of all types by offering a very wide array of business…