Accounting Major

<p>Hi I'm a student at JMU who is in the engineering program right now (Fresh man), but thinking of switching my major to accounting. I was wondering if you guys know how hard is it to switch major to COB in JMU, and a description of what an accountant does. I know they deal with taxes for companies and even individuals relating to income money and etc. I want to know more on what accountant does than just general knowledge. Also do you usually take the certification test for accountant when you graduate or is your diploma like a certification? How hard is the College of Business accounting, at JMU? I have interest in this major so I'm asking.</p>