The employment prospects of the current accounting profession can be summarized as follows:
Small enterprises: large demand, poor treatment and poor development.
Occupation: There is the greatest demand for accounting talents in this field, and it is also the biggest employment direction for accounting graduates at present. Many small and medium-sized enterprises in China, especially private enterprises, only need to find "Mr. Accountant" for accounting positions, and do not need professionals with financial management and analysis skills. In addition, most of these companies have fairly rudimentary financial supervision and control systems. So in the early days, their accounting work was generally in the hands of cronies. Only when the company is big and the financial complexity is beyond the control of cronies (relatives) will it recruit "outsiders" to keep accounts.
Foreign enterprises: good pay, professional study.
Professional status: Most foreign-funded enterprises receive much higher treatment in the same position than domestic-funded enterprises. More importantly, the financial management systems and methods of foreign-funded enterprises are relatively mature, and new employees are generally trained for a period of time. One of the reasons for high work efficiency is the meticulous division of labor, which enables us to learn only one aspect of knowledge in responsible positions. Although this skill is very professional, it is not good for the whole career development process, because it is difficult for you to gain comprehensive experience in financial control and analysis. More follow-up training opportunities are another reason why foreign companies are very attractive. Financial management is also an experienced and knowledgeable profession, and the training opportunities provided by enterprises are different from listening to teachers in schools, which is more practical and applicable.
Firm: the difference between a small firm and a large foreign firm.
Professional status: all the work of the firm has a characteristic, that is: tired! The difference is that many small firms have low wages, no overtime pay and many chores. Foreign firms like PricewaterhouseCoopers are paid much more, but to some extent, their work tasks are heavier. There are even rumors that "women are used by men and men are used by animals", and overtime is a common occurrence. But you can really learn a lot in the company, even in a small company. Because of the shortage of manpower, you must communicate with an audit project from beginning to end, including the submitting unit, so as to fully exercise your ability. The big place is to give teamwork and hell-like training in international accounting standards, professionalism and will.
Internet technology industry: the rising sunshine industry
This industry wants to talk about it separately. With the popularity of code farmers, the internet technology industry is gradually known to everyone, and various start-ups have emerged at home and abroad. Undoubtedly, financial personnel play an important role in the initial financing and final IPO of the company. Of course, with the rise of internet technology companies, all kinds of venture capital companies have mushroomed, and some only invest in a certain industry, such as Zhenge Fund Zebra Capital.
Civil servants and teachers: more stability, less development.
Accounting is admitted to civil servants or recruiting college teachers. Like people in other occupations, they have the advantages of stability and low pressure, but they also have difficulties in development.
In addition, the professional employment prospects of certified public accountants are promising:
First, CPA is a popular profession.
In developed countries with market economy, certified public accountants, lawyers and doctors are three high-income and intelligence-intensive occupations.
Second, the development of the CPA industry has a huge demand for talents.
As early as 10 years ago, China put forward the goal of developing 300,000 certified public accountants. With the deepening of market economy, the demand for the development of certified public accountants will further expand. At present, the talent gap in the industry is still very large.
Third, the social demand for high-quality financial talents is more prominent.
The professional direction of certified public accountants attaches great importance to the cultivation of professional ability, comprehensive quality and international vision. When their graduates are employed, they have become the targets of competition among major enterprises and financial and securities institutions.
Fourthly, from the past data, it also proves the employment situation of CPA students.