Accounting
The accounting profession offers many opportunities in private industry, public accounting, and government. Our program is designed to assist students in pursuit of accounting careers in a variety of positions and organizations in these sectors.
Certifications
Professional certifications in the accounting area can enhance your opportunities and career success. Certifications available in accounting include:
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
- Certified Management Accountant (CMA)
- Certified in Financial Management (CFM)
- Certified Internal Auditor (CIA)
- Certified Government Financial Manager (CGFM).
The accounting program assists students in the preparation for the exams necessary for certification. Students can apply to take the CMA, CFM, CIA and CGFM exam with a bachelor’s degree, and can apply to take the CPA with 150 credit hours that includes a bachelor’s degree. Students planning to apply for the CPA, CMA, CFM, CIA, or CGFM certification should contact an accounting advisor for further information.
Private Accounting
Private industry offers opportunities for those interested in management accounting, financial management, financial statement preparation, internal auditing and tax. Approximately fifty percent of accountants work in private industry in manufacturing, retail, banking and service. Small, medium and large companies have positions in these areas that range from junior accountant up to Chief Financial Officer (CFO).
Public Accounting
Public accounting offers opportunities for those interested in auditing, tax and consulting. Local, regional, national and international accounting firms have positions ranging from junior accountant up to partner.
Government Opportunities
Government offers opportunities for those interested in every area of accounting. Positions are at the federal level in the General Accounting Office (GAO), the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and many other government agencies. Like companies, government agencies need accountants. Application is made through the civil service program at the federal level. Positions in many areas of accounting are also available in government at the local and state levels.
B.B.A. with Major in Accounting (120 hours)
- Completion of the B.B.A. Common Requirements – 96 hours
- Accounting courses – 21 hours
- ACTG 320 – Accounting Information Systems
- ACTG 323 – Financial Reporting I
- ACTG 324 – Financial Reporting II
- ACTG 325 – Cost accounting
- ACTG 328 – Federal Taxation I
- ACTG 421 – Concepts of Auditing
- ACTG 428 – Federal Taxation II
- Two (2) of the following: – 6 hours
- ACTG 422 – Financial Reporting III
- ACTG 423 – Accounting for Governmental and Not-for-Profit Organizations
- ACTG 424 – Special Topics in Accounting
- ACTG 429 – Tax Research
- BUS 475 – Internship
Minor in Accounting
- The prerequisites for these courses must be met.
- Minors must have a 2.0 grade point average in the six courses taken as their minor.
- Required courses – 18 hours
- ACTG 201 – Financial Accounting
- ACTG 202 – Managerial Accounting
- ACTG 320 – Accounting Information Systems
- ACTG 323 – Financial Reporting I
- ACTG 325 – Cost Accounting
- ACTG 328 – Federal Taxation I
Collateral in Accounting
- For students seeking a B.B.A. degree, an Accounting collateral consists of the following:
- Required courses – 12 hours
- ACTG 320 – Accounting Information Systems
- ACTG – 323 Financial Reporting I
- ACTG – 325 Cost Accounting
- ACTG – 328 Federal Taxation I
Quick Facts: Accountants & Auditors
2019 Median Pay
$71,550 per year
$34.40 per hour
Typical Entry-Level Education
Bachelor’s degree
Work Experience in a Related Occupation
None
On-the-job Training
None
Number of Jobs, 2018
1,424,000
Job Outlook, 2018-28
6%
Employment Change, 2018-28
90,700
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics