Accountants are usually employed at accounting firms, crunching numbers. Many businesses need the expertise of a full-time accountant, to help them with their finances. An accountant can also work for a manufacturing company, a hospital, insurance companies, and many other large businesses, preparing profitability statements and preparing payroll. • Multicultural Aspects The demographics of an accounting firm are typically 44% female and 56% male. According to a study conducted by Catalyst.org, among accountants currently employed at the 5 largest companies in the United States, more women had an Associates and a bachelor's degree than men, but more men had doctorates than women. The predominant race in accounting is Caucasian, but the number of minorities hired into the profession has steadily increased since 2012. • Becoming a Employee A great way to get a good position in the accounting world is to get an internship at an accounting firm. Student internships can enhance your accounting education by giving you more experience in the accounting profession. Additionally, by exposing an intern to accounting practice and corporate America, internships help you develop professionally before entering the workforce.