Bachelor of Arts - Accounting

The accounting and finance department offers a curriculum designed to meet the needs of various student interests. The major provides students the opportunity to develop a solid conceptual foundation as well as the skills required for positions in public accounting, private and governmental accounting and finance. In addition, it allows them to prepare for graduate programs in such areas as business, finance and law.

The accounting major (no concentration) provides a broad view of accounting. This concentration is ideal for students interested in understanding the language of business, but who are planning to explore entrepreneurial opportunities, are looking for a career in a business' accounting department, or will be double-majoring accounting and another discipline. The accounting major (no concentration) does prepare them for the Certified Public Accountant exam, but not to the extent of the public accounting concentration.

Students in this concentration take classes in all the major accounting and business disciplines, which prepare them for success in passing the different sections of the Certified Public Accountant exam, as well as assist them in choosing a career path within the accounting industry. All US states' rules require applicants for a license as a Certified Public Accountant to have accumulated 150 higher education credit hours, as recommended by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants.