[header] How to get a career as an accountant [title] Obtain a bachelor's degree in accounting. [step] You may also choose to pursue finance if you have a desire to work as a certified management accountant. [substeps] If you wish to become an auditor, choose several elective auditing classes while you are still in school. 
Auditing is 1 of the popular career paths you can take, but the focus differs from that of public accounting or management accounting. [title] Complete accounting internships while in school.