Runs multiple audit teams at an accounting firm, one step below partner.
You review a team's work on a hospital's audit, push back on management about how they valued their buildings and plan staffing for busy season.
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
Bachelor's degree (4-year), about 13 years after high school. Bachelor's in accounting, CPA license, 8-10 years of experience.
Ways in: 4-year college, Certification. Training cost: $15k – $60k.
Majors to look at: Accounting.
Growing faster than average (about 5% over 10 years). Tracks accountants and auditors.
Medium risk for 10 years. AI tests full ledgers and drafts workpapers, so teams get smaller; managers who review judgment calls and run clients remain.
Classes: Accounting, AP Statistics, Computer applications, English composition.
Official data: O*NET occupation 13-2011.
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