Bachelor of Arts - Accounting

The Troy University School of Accountancy is committed to providing students the accounting education required to enter the accounting profession and to pursue a successful professional career. The Troy University School of Accountancy offers an undergraduate accounting curriculum that provides the foundation for entering the accounting profession in the public, private, or governmental area.

An undergraduate degree in accounting will also give students a strong foundation in business-related topics such as marketing, finance, and management. Earning their degree in Accounting gives students flexibility in choosing employment or furthering their education. If they choose immediate employment, students will have the skills to obtain an entry-level position in a public, private, or governmental entity. If students choose to further their education, they will have the coursework necessary to enter graduate programs in accounting such as the Master of Accountancy.

TROY students will have an opportunity to seek a paid internship at one of the many local, regional and national firms or private company businesses and governmental agencies that recruit students from Troy University. The internships generally begin in January and last approximately three months. Importantly, the internship program is part of the accounting curriculum, so participation in the internship program does not delay graduation.

Students will also have the opportunity to participate in the recruiting activities sponsored by the School of Accountancy. TROY's annual Accountancy Day and Meet-the-Firms events provide networking opportunities with Certified Public Accounting (CPA) firms as well as governmental agencies and private company industry representatives.

Students will have the opportunity to enhance their interview skills through workshops co-sponsored with the Alabama Society of CPAs, Becker CPA Review, and ITAC Solutions. As a TROY student, students may also join the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA)—one of the most prestigious professional organizations in the United States—as well as the Alabama Society of CPAs.