Why should you study accounting information systems? There are many reasons, which we will review briefly in this chapter, but one of the most important is because of the special career opportunities that will enable you to combine your study of accounting subjects with your interest in computer systems. In today’s job market, accounting employers expect new hires to be computer literate. In addition, a large number of specialized employment opportunities are available to those students who possess a deeper understanding of computer subjects and can bring advanced computer skills to accounting jobs. The last part of this chapter describes a number of special career opportunities for those with an interest in AISs.