Bachelor of Science - Accounting - Public Accounting

The General Accounting concentration is designed for students who do not wish to pursue the CPA certification. This concentration provides students with basic business skills as well as accounting knowledge needed to work in an accounting department in private industry or government. Students interested in accounting must possess a passion for detail and a high degree of integrity. Accountants can be categorized into four areas: public accounting, management accounting, governmental accounting, and internal audit, and can specialize in areas such as forensics accounting, tax advising, and medical care benefits. They may also own their own accounting practice. This variety of options provide many differing avenues to pursue. Since all organizations need accountants, a wide variety of job possibilities await the student interested in General Accounting.