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            Department of Accounting

Accountants are needed when the economy is thriving as well as when the economy is in a downturn.

Vision        

Our vision is to achieve positive national recognition for our high-quality accounting programs.

Mission

Our mission is to prepare a diverse student body for careers in public, management, and government accounting.

Where could a degree in Accounting take me?

Accounting is a critical business function for of every organization imaginable.  This fact affords accounting graduates a wide variety of career choices upon successful completion of our program.  For those that learn the fundamental skills, coupled with problem solving abilities, the opportunities are limitless.  Public accounting consists of the “ Big-Four” international CPA firms, in addition to national, regional, and local firms.  Accountants in the public sector may pursue interest in auditing, taxation, financial accounting, or management advisory services.

The private accounting industry offers graduates a chance to pursue managerial accounting, cost accounting or internal auditing careers.  The Not-For-Profit sector includes federal, state and local governments; colleges and universities; health care institutions, and other nonprofit organizations.

During the program, some of our students uncovered a passion for this discipline wanting it reflected in their professional credentials.  For those students we take pride in knowing our program positions you for graduate level studies.  We also put you on track for successful attainment of the industry coveted Certified Public Accountants (CPA) designation. Our students are on record scoring as high as 96 on the CPA exam. 

Pure practitioners of business development that possess an aptitude for this discipline are encouraged to establish their own accounting firm.  Although very challenging, some of our graduates dedicated themselves to creating their own path through entrepreneurial endeavors recognizing accounting as their method.  It was here they developed the fundamental accounting skill sets and work ethic to do so.  You too can be among them by joining us.

What does it take to obtain a degree in Accounting?

The Accounting Department in the College of Business is positioned to supply the global market with well-trained, competent, and trust-worthy future leaders through our accounting course curriculum offerings.  As an accounting student, it is also important that you develop the additional skills necessary to position yourself for the most lucrative and competitive opportunities available.  Students that successfully complete our program are poised to become a productive and responsible accounting leader prepared to address crucial business needs.

Our faculty and administrators, along with the corporate accounting leaders represented on our advisory board, work in concert to ensure our curriculum is challenging, purposeful, and relevant to the accounting industry.

Our curriculum is designed to produce graduates who will be:

·         Knowledgeable in accounting and aware of the global business environment

·         Critical thinkers and problem solvers

·         Competent in technology

·         Effective communicators and team members

·         Aware of ethical ramifications of business decisions.

Does your major offer a concentration?

Please provide a write up for this section

What makes your faculty and staff special?

The faculty and staff assembled are passionate, seasoned, and determined to provide you with the skill sets required to fulfill your academic goals.  Faculty are equipped with first-hand background knowledge of industry trends which allows them to paint a vivid picture of why today’s principles are widely utilized and why preceding methods became obsolete.  This gives you the ability to not simply memorize principles, but understand the “why” that supports their origin. Our faculty is internationally recognized through their research and refereed articles, with 100% of our fulltime professors possessing doctoral degrees, and hold the industry respected and recognized CPA designation.  It’s important to us that our classes are structured to maximize individual attention which is why we boast an average 20 to 1* professor-to-learner ratio.  This allows you to learn from industry experts with ample opportunity for individualized attention during and after class time.  Make no mistake, our program is challenging and fast paced, but the reward is the confidence developed allowing you to pursue your wildest professional ambitions.

Let Us Get You There!

If you see yourself fulfilling your dreams and living the life you deserve through a successful career in Accounting, we’d like to facilitate that transition from student to professional for you.  Apply Now

Department of Accounting

Accountants are needed when the economy is thriving as well as when the economy is in a downturn.

Vision        

Our vision is to achieve positive national recognition for our high-quality accounting programs.

Mission

Our mission is to prepare a diverse student body for careers in public, management, and government accounting.

Where could a degree in Accounting take me?

Accounting is a critical business function for of every organization imaginable. This fact affords accounting graduates a wide variety of career choices upon successful completion of our program. For those that learn the fundamental skills, coupled with problem solving abilities, the opportunities are limitless. Public accounting consists of the “Big-Four” international CPA firms, in addition to national, regional, and local firms. Accountants in the public sector may pursue interest in auditing, taxation, financial accounting, or management advisory services.

The private accounting industry offers graduates a chance to pursue managerial accounting, cost accounting or internal auditing careers. The Not-For-Profit sector includes federal, state and local governments; colleges and universities; health care institutions, and other nonprofit organizations.

During the program, some of our students uncovered a passion for this discipline wanting it reflected in their professional credentials. For those students we take pride in knowing our program positions you for graduate level studies. We also put you on track for successful attainment of the industry coveted Certified Public Accountants (CPA) designation. Our students are on record scoring as high as 96 on the CPA exam.

Pure practitioners of business development that possess an aptitude for this discipline are encouraged to establish their own accounting firm. Although very challenging, some of our graduates dedicated themselves to creating their own path through entrepreneurial endeavors recognizing accounting as their method. It was here they developed the fundamental accounting skill sets and work ethic to do so. You too can be among them by joining us.

What does it take to obtain a degree in Accounting?

The Accounting Department in the College of Business is positioned to supply the global market with well-trained, competent, and trust-worthy future leaders through our accounting course curriculum offerings. As an accounting student, it is also important that you develop the additional skills necessary to position yourself for the most lucrative and competitive opportunities available. Students that successfully complete our program are poised to become a productive and responsible accounting leader prepared to address crucial business needs.

Our faculty and administrators, along with the corporate accounting leaders represented on our advisory board, work in concert to ensure our curriculum is challenging, purposeful, and relevant to the accounting industry.

Our curriculum is designed to produce graduates who will be:

• Knowledgeable in accounting and aware of the global business environment
• Critical thinkers and problem solvers
• Competent in technology
• Effective communicators and team members
• Aware of ethical ramifications of business decisions.

Does your major offer a concentration?

Please provide a write up for this section

What makes your faculty and staff special?

The faculty and staff assembled are passionate, seasoned, and determined to provide you with the skill sets required to fulfill your academic goals. Faculty are equipped with first-hand background knowledge of industry trends which allows them to paint a vivid picture of why today’s principles are widely utilized and why preceding methods became obsolete. This gives you the ability to not simply memorize principles, but understand the “why” that supports their origin. Our faculty is internationally recognized through their research and refereed articles, with 100% of our fulltime professors possessing doctoral degrees, and hold the industry respected and recognized CPA designation. It’s important to us that our classes are structured to maximize individual attention which is why we boast an average 20 to 1* professor-to-learner ratio. This allows you to learn from industry experts with ample opportunity for individualized attention during and after class time. Make no mistake, our program is challenging and fast paced, but the reward is the confidence developed allowing you to pursue your wildest professional ambitions.

Let Us Get You There!

If you see yourself fulfilling your dreams and living the life you deserve through a successful career in Accounting, we’d like to facilitate that transition from student to professional for you. Apply Now