Accounting and Law (Blog #3)

Accounting and Law

                        Combining a law degree with accounting is helping accountants increase their value as employees in two ways. First, law keeps accountants current with the numerous regulations that are imposed on businesses. Second, internships are much easier for students who combine a law degree with accounting.

                        Accounting is a degree that requires lifelong learning and keeping up with the constantly changing rules and regulations. As worries of fraud is driving corporate regulations to update frequently, the need for employees with investigative accounting skills grow (Online Accounting Degree Programs). Being able to adapt to these new rules increases value for employees.

                       Corporations are beginning to recruit well before students are graduating (Fesler and Caldwell). One of the best ways to differentiate yourself is by participating in internships. Accounting internships offer experience nothing else can. A survey showed 98% of employers used intern programs as a recruitment tool for full time employees (Fesler and Caldwell). 

                      While accounting is becoming more and more popular, employees need to distinguish themselves from their competitors. Staying up-to-date with the numerous regulations and participating in internships are the best ways to take full advantage of the law and accounting degree combo.

References

Fesler, Robert D., and Caldwell, Charles W. THE ACCOUNTING INTERNSHIP: REASONS AND ADVICE. Retrieved from http://www.newaccountantusa.com/newsfeat/wealthmanagement/accountinginternship.pdf

Online Accounting Degree Programs. Retrieved from http://www.online-accounting-degrees.net/