Learn more about your future in accounting as a first-year student.
There are many ways to explore careers, apply your skills, and pursue your dreams at W. P. Carey. Our accounting community will provide you with on-demand career support and direction at every stage of your career management journey. Bookmark this page and return throughout the year to see what you need to know (and do!) now and later. Here you’ll find resources, advice, events, personal connections, and other career opportunities — created and curated for first-year accountancy and corporate accounting students.
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Accountancy
Dive into accountancy while developing critical thinking, team-building, communication, and information technology skills through an immersive program that gives you a competitive edge upon graduation. With a W. P. Carey business degree in accountancy, explore careers related to consulting, corporate finance, financial analysis and planning, public and private accounting, tax strategy, benefits management, venture capital, and more.
Learn more: W. P. Carey Advising | ASU Degree Search
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Corporate Accounting
Focus on managerial accounting as you build a portfolio of marketable business skills, in areas such as strategic financial planning, corporate compliance, and decision making. With this 100% online business degree from W. P. Carey, you will be prepared to take the Certified Management Accountant exam, as well as the Chartered Global Management Accountant exam, sponsored by the American Institute of CPAs.
Learn more: W. P. Carey Advising | ASU Degree Search
Identify what’s now and next in your journey
Remember, career management is a lifelong process — and every effective plan starts with a thoughtful strategy. Learn more about career management at W. P. Carey, and the other key elements of your journey. This page includes relevant ways to move forward based on your current year and career path.
Peer coaching for sophomores
Our MBA peer career coaches offer drop-in appointments as well as career appointments for first- and second-year students. Visit your sophomore career community to connect with peer coaches relevant to your major and career path. MBA peer career coaches are available to help you with:
- A review of your resume/cover letter and feedback for improvement
- Basic interviewing skills
- General career-related questions
