Do you enjoy math but want to do more than crunch numbers for a career? In financial counseling and planning, you’ll learn how to combine your financial aptitude with communication skills to help others achieve financial security. The program is registered with the Certified Financial Planner Board, and successful completion of the program satisfies the education component of the CFP certification process.

The bachelor’s degree in accounting is a comprehensive study of the in-demand technical and soft skills organizations will require of you. The curriculum allows students to design, navigate and explore a chosen field of study while establishing a knowledge base for career readiness and ethical leadership.

Required courses in the accounting program provide an in-depth look at accounting principles such as taxation, finance and auditing, all while establishing a knowledge base for career readiness and ethical leadership. The BS in Accounting curriculum integrates a strong liberal arts education with the hard business skills needed in today’s changing world.

The accounting major provides a student with the foundation to excel as a certified public accountant, internal auditor, financial manager, controller, or consultant. Tools and techniques of planning, control, and decision analysis (including computer applications) are developed in broad areas such as financial and managerial accounting, taxation, consulting, cost analysis, computer auditing, and accounting systems.

Every significant transaction in today's world requires assessing employment of money and materials. Accountants suggest the best way to manage resources or monitor and report on an organization's financial well being. Career possibilities include corporate accountant, auditor, controller, consultant, tax advisor or systems expert.

An emphasis in Financial Planning prepares individuals with the skills necessary to plan and manage the financial interests of individuals. Students will develop not only their sales skills, the utilization of financial planning software, but also the personal and financial skills relevant to financial consulting and client relations. Courses are designed to offer students necessary information in areas such as insurance and investment planning, tax planning and estate planning. The program is recognized as a Certified Financial Planner (CFP).

A BBA in Accounting from Washburn University can unlock hundreds of job opportunities in virtually every sector of the economy for preparation in these five main fields:

• Public Accounting (CPA)
• Industrial/Corporate Accounting
• Non-Profit Organizations
• Governmental Agencies

Washburn Business students routinely score in the 95th percentile on the Major Field Test (MFT) in accounting. The MFT is a national, standardized exam given to more than 550 U.S. business schools.

Our students also benefit from small class sizes which allows an opportunity to build relationships with Washburn professors. Our faculty and staff are actively involved in connecting students to accounting internships and employers who need full-time employees – good businesses who are looking for great accountants.

Are you interested in managing money and other resources? Do you like to work with numbers and with people? Are you analytical and a creative thinker? Then you should consider a major and career in finance, the area of business that studies how individuals, businesses, and other organizations allocate and use financial and other resources.

You can prepare for a career as a finance professional by majoring in finance, one of five business majors offered by Eastern Illinois University School of Business. The School of Business is student-centered and fosters relationship-driven learning between students and faculty. Finance students in the School of Business can reach their potential through a variety of learning experiences both in and out of the classroom. All finance and business classes are taught by faculty members, not graduate students, using collaborative and project based learning as well as more traditional teaching methods.

The purpose of the accounting associate degree program is to develop business people for entry-level positions in management accounting, financial services, auditing, management services, governmental and nonprofit agencies, public accounting, and taxation. There is an emphasis upon developing an understanding and respect for the ethical and professional standards of the accounting profession. Accountants are trained in our program to develop problem-solving skills and increase efficiency, improving both operating results and business value for their prospective employers.

Accounting courses are taught using case studies, problems, and computer applications so that concepts can be applied to real-life situations. The high level of student-professor interaction provides a learning environment that contributes to students with the practical experience and the skills that they need to participate in the fast-paced business environment.

Whether you’ve dreamed of rocking a power suit as your daily attire since you were a kid or you just know that the world of business needs your creative solutions and leadership, the Bachelor of Science in Business from Indiana University Kokomo is the degree for you! 

In this AACSB-accredited program, you’ll be given everything you need to thrive and grow into the thought leader, disruptor, and connector that you need to be to succeed.

With this degree, you have the option to focus your studies and specialize in professional fields by choosing a concentration. You'll work right alongside your peers and professors in a small classroom setting that provides a unique, relationship-based learning environment. 

This is a two-year plan for degree completion. It is only for students who transfer to IU Kokomo from Ivy Tech Community College or Vincennes University with an associate degree on the Indiana Transfer Single Articulation Pathway (TSAP) plan.

The WSB Bachelor of Science in Personal Financial Planning (PFP) prepares graduates with the courses necessary to meet educational requirements to sit for the Certified Financial Planning Board of Standards, Inc. accreditation process. It is intended to prepare students to become fee-for-service professional planners with strong ethical standards who work with families and individuals developing specific budget, asset management, and related planning processes.

Specialized accounting accreditation by the CMA (Institute of Certified Management Accountants) ensures a quality educational experience
Accredited by AACSB International (The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business)

Whether you want to work toward becoming a Certified Public Accountant, go on to receive your MBA with a concentration in accounting or start a career out of college, you'll be ready for the field through our Accounting major.

You'll learn how to provide the financial information to help your organization in making business-related decisions by the end of the program.

There are also opportunities to build your professional portfolio by interning with a regional, national or even international business like most of our students do. Join the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program and serve the community by preparing actual tax returns for local residents during tax season. Or amp up your leadership experience and try out for a position in one of the major's student organizations like Beta Alpha Psi.

The Accounting Concentration provides a strong foundation to help prepare students for careers in public accounting, corporate accounting, and graduate school.

In addition to providing a comprehensive accounting education, this concentration develops core business skills including analytical thinking and effective communication; and offers important opportunities for leadership, interaction with professional accounting organizations, internships, and community service. The program has a strong alumni network working in regional and national accounting firms.

Finance majors learn money management skills valuable to businesses, organizations, and individuals. Finance graduates consistently rank among the highest average starting salary for any undergraduate major. In addition, opportunities exist in a wide range of specific financial fields. For example, real estate and personal financial planning are ideal for those with strong interpersonal skills who enjoy working with people. Meanwhile, financial analysis and risk management cater to those with strong analytical and mathematical backgrounds.

Southern Utah University offers an AACSB-accredited bachelor’s program in accounting, with nearly 100 percent of the school’s accounting graduates employed right after graduation, many of whom land a job before they have officially graduated. Students who enroll in the SUU accounting bachelor's degree program have the chance to gain real-world experience with opportunities to intern with local businesses or large accounting firms.

This major is sponsored by the Department of Accountancy in the Gies College of Business, in collaboration with the Departments of Statistics, Computer Science, iSchool, and Mathematics. The Accountancy +Data Science major is designed for students seeking to supplement their accounting foundation with a strong background in data science. The major prepares students for professional or graduate work in all Accounting fields, but particularly those focused on analytics.
 

Upon completing the MAcc degree, students will be able to:

1. Demonstrate technical proficiency in the major aspects of public accounting.
2. Demonstrate financial valuation expertise.
3. Demonstrate strong written and verbal business communication skills.
4. Demonstrate a sound knowledge of public policy and corporate governance.
5. Demonstrate a critical and analytical approach to problem solving.