Accounting

Accountants add value to society by helping people make important financial decisions such as providing information that people need to run companies, make investments and loans, and make strategic decisions. Their responsibilities include compiling, analyzing, verifying, and preparing financial reports, such as profit and loss statements, balance sheets, and tax returns. Accountants are organized, possess high integrity, and are effective communicators and problem solvers since they’re always interacting with clients and using ever–improving technology to interpret financial reports, tackle complex problems, and predict the future. The accounting profession offers many different career paths such as audit, tax, consulting, information technology systems, financial analysis, legal, and many other areas.

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HANDSHAKE: How to Get Started

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WHAT IS HANDSHAKE?

Handshake is a job search tool used by all Indiana University students to connect with thousands of employers.

HOW TO GET STARTED:

#1: Login to handshake by using recommended browsers such as Chrome and Firefox:  Go to …

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HANDSHAKE: Job Search Tips

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JOB SEARCH TIPS

#1: Become familiar with the job search filter:  To filter, click “Job” > “All filters” > (customize filters to your specification) >“Show results” > view open positions > “Save your search.”  You can filter based on Job …

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Job Posting & Career Information Resources

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Check out the job posting websites in your area of interest to help you expand on your job search. The resources listed include job opportunities and/or career information. Remember, if you apply to a position online, supplement this with outreach …

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Finding Accounting Coursework GPA

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Login and click the STUDENT CENTER tab
Click on Academics
Click on View Unofficial Transcript
For REPORT TYPE select “Student Program Transcript”, then click on View Report
Scroll down to near the bottom of the page until you find Accounting …

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Salary Calculators from Educate to Career

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Career Outcomes

The information below is based on data collected by Undergraduate Career Services for IU-Bloomington Kelley School of Business majors graduating (or expected to graduate) during the academic year specified, in accordance with national standards.  Note that this page defaults to an aggregate of “All Years,” so be sure to select “Class of 2023” from the dropdown below to get the very latest results!

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  • Employment Locations
  • Top Universities
  • Degree Types
  • Fields of Study

First Destination

Outcomes for new graduates are referred to as "first destination," as this reflects each student's plan (or status) for the months immediately following graduation from the Kelley School of Business in Bloomington.  Additional details collected for those students whose status is "Employed Full Time" or "Continuing Education" help populate the aggregate charts and lists in the remaining selections, below.

Undergraduate Career Services Hours

Day of the week
 PREBYS CENTER DROP-INS
Monday 8am - 5pm 10am - 3pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm 10am - 3pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm 10am - 3pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm 10am - 3pm
Friday 8am - 5pm 10am - 3pm

QUICK QUESTION? Visit us during regular business hours. NEED MORE TIME? Please request an appointment.

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STUDENT: KelleyUCS@iu.edu | 812-855-2482
EMPLOYER: HireKelley@iu.edu | 812-855-5317
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UNDERGRADUATE CAREER SERVICES
Prebys Career Center, Room 0200
1309 E Tenth Street
Bloomington, IN 47405