BS in Business Administration - Accounting

Accounting courses are offered in several fields of professional accountancy at the intermediate, advanced and graduate levels. They provide preparation for practice in one or more of the following fields:

• Public Accounting: Auditing, consulting, and tax compliance and planning
• Accounting in Industry: All industries, including energy, financial, manufacturing, retail
• Accounting in Government and Nonprofits
• Academics: Teaching and research in accounting areas of financial reporting, managerial accounting, auditing, accounting information systems, and taxation

In all of these fields a thorough knowledge of the social, legal, economic, and political environment is needed. A high degree of analytical ability and communication skill is indispensable.

Courses in English composition, speech, ethics, and logic are desirable. Courses in data analysis and information systems (beyond the required business core courses), are recommended.