Accounting Jobs and MBA Programs in Louisiana

Those looking for careers as financial managers should consider the educational and employment opportunities in Louisiana. Figures show 5,310 jobs for financial managers in Louisiana and the national job pool is slated to rise by seven percent over the next 10 years. Financial managers conduct research, prepare reports and formulate plans to aid in solution of economic problems arising from production and distribution of goods and services.

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Financial managers earn $37 per hour or $77,000 per year on average in Louisiana. Nationally, their income is $53 hourly or $110,000 per year on average.

Nicknamed the Pelican State, Louisiana has a population of 4,492,076, which has grown by 0.5 percent in the last 10 years. The capital is Baton Rouge. There were a total of 2,576,960 jobs in 2008 and people in Louisiana earned more than the previous year as the average annual income was $36,091, up from $35,340. The unemployment rate in Louisiana was 6.8 percent in 2009, which has grown by 2.3 percentage points since the previous year. Roughly 18.7 percent of Louisiana residents have college degrees, which is lower than the national average.

In Louisiana, the top employers are in petroleum products manufacturing, petroleum refineries, basic chemical manufacturing and natural gas liquid extraction.

Having known landmarks is a staple for Louisiana. Louisiana has the tallest state capitol building in the United States; the building is 450 feet tall with 34 floors. While being known for many things, one of the most noteworthy, The Superdome in New Orleans is the world's largest steel-constructed room unobstructed by posts.

Accounting

Financial managers conduct research, prepare reports and formulate plans to aid in solution of economic problems arising from production and distribution of goods and services.

While working, they advise management on short-term and long-term financial objectives and actions and prepare financial statements, business activity reports, financial forecasts and reports required by regulatory agencies.

They are required to manage and maintain budgets and other financial resources. Also, they must listen well to others and take in their information and issues.

Financial managers should be able to articulate ideas and problems and read and understand documents and reports.

In order to be successful in the workplace, financial managers must have exceptional integrity and be reliable.