Occupation is in demand.
The table below provides information about the number of workers in this career in various regions. It also provides information about the expected growth rate and future job openings.
Employment
Major employers:
- Accounting, tax preparation, bookkeeping, and payroll firms
- Finance and insurance
- State and local government agencies
Outlook
Growth in this career is closely tied with growth in the economy. Globalization and complex tax regulations will continue to increase the demand for accountants and auditors.
A large number of global businesses will need accountants with knowledge in areas such as international trade, mergers, and rules.
Accountants and auditors are expected to have good job prospects. Many openings will occur as workers transfer to different careers or retire.
Accountants and Auditors (CIS 100001)
| Location | Employment | & | Growth | >>>> | Annual openings | |
| This occupation |
All occupations |
|||||
| Illinois |
53,402 Very large |
& |
10.6% |
8.2% |
>>>> |
5,468 Very High |
| Champaign Area |
925 Very large |
& |
5.2% |
5.2% |
>>>> |
87 High |
| Charleston-Effingham-Centralia Area |
907 Very large |
& |
6.8% |
2.9% |
>>>> |
88 High |
| Cook County |
28,402 Very large |
& |
10.8% |
9.2% |
>>>> |
2,913 Very High |
| Decatur Area |
348 Large |
& |
-1.1% |
3.8% |
>>>> |
30 Moderate |
| DeKalb-Elgin-Aurora Area |
1,777 Very large |
& |
12.9% |
10.3% |
>>>> |
188 High |
| Du Page County |
6,090 Very large |
& |
12.9% |
8.8% |
>>>> |
644 Very High |
| Edwardsville Area |
673 Very large |
& |
10.5% |
12.4% |
>>>> |
69 Moderate |
| Jacksonville-Carlinville-Litchfield Area |
266 Large |
& |
-3.0% |
-0.2% |
>>>> |
22 Few |
| Kankakee-Morris-Pontiac Area |
509 Very large |
& |
13.8% |
6.0% |
>>>> |
54 Moderate |
| Lake County |
3,127 Very large |
& |
13.0% |
11.7% |
>>>> |
331 Very High |
| McHenry County |
580 Very large |
& |
11.9% |
7.6% |
>>>> |
60 Moderate |
| Mt Vernon-Marion-Carbondale Area |
577 Very large |
& |
4.0% |
4.4% |
>>>> |
53 Moderate |
| Northwest Illinois Area |
732 Very large |
& |
8.3% |
4.3% |
>>>> |
72 Moderate |
| Peoria-Bloomington Area |
2,163 Very large |
& |
4.6% |
4.5% |
>>>> |
203 High |
| Quincy-Macomb-Galesburg Area |
594 Very large |
& |
11.3% |
3.5% |
>>>> |
62 High |
| Rock Island-Moline Area |
723 Very large |
& |
5.8% |
5.6% |
>>>> |
69 High |
| Rockford Area |
985 Very large |
& |
7.9% |
6.6% |
>>>> |
97 High |
| Shawnee National Forest Area |
276 Large |
& |
7.2% |
1.1% |
>>>> |
27 Moderate |
| Springfield Area |
1,145 Very large |
& |
10.3% |
4.6% |
>>>> |
117 High |
| St Louis-Belleville Area |
891 Very large |
& |
8.2% |
0.9% |
>>>> |
88 High |
| Vermilion County |
151 Large |
& |
1.3% |
-0.5% |
>>>> |
13 Few |
| Will County |
1,531 Very large |
& |
20.0% |
14.9% |
>>>> |
178 High |
| United States |
1,562,000 Very large |
& |
5.9% |
4.0% |
>>>> |
130,800 Very High |