Accountants help businesses and organizations solve problems and succeed in a rapidly changing, globally competitive environment. Accountants prepare and interpret financial information that is used in a variety of settings. Companies use accounting information in strategic planning and performance evaluation. Investors, lenders and venture capitalists use accounting information when deciding whether and where to invest their funds. Government regulators, such as the Securities and Exchange Commission and even the FBI, use accounting information to detect fraud.

With Krannert’s accounting degree, you can pursue a career in public, corporate, tax, non-profit or government accounting. Our graduates join a network of Purdue alumni who hold important positions in organizations around the world. For example, Beth Brooke-Marciniak, CPA and Global Vice Chair - Public Policy at EY, has been named to the Forbes List of 100 Most Powerful Women. Our graduates place nationally with Big 4 accounting firms, regional public accounting firms, Fortune 1000 companies, consulting firms, small corporations, not-for-profits and government agencies across the U.S. and internationally.  A sample of recent jobs that our students have accepted

As a JMU finance major, you’ll gain a strong foundation in the principles of valuation, financial statement analysis and the concepts behind sound financial decision-making, preparing you for a career in individual, corporate, governmental or international markets. This broad area tends to overlap into a number of specialized fields such as investment management, asset securitization, risk management, real estate and banking.

If you are interested in investment management, you'll learn the analysis of financial investments and the economic interaction between the financial institutions and the financial markets in which they operate. If you are interested in the international aspect of finance, you'll study asset and liability management, capital budgeting, fundraising and exchange transactions for multinational corporations.

Wittenberg's program in finance prepares students to graduate with strong skills and experiences in accounting, statistics, research methods and management.

Studying finance is critical to all business majors. Decisions across organizational functions utilize financial principles such as cost-benefit analysis, budgeting and forecasting, and resource allocation. Students also make personal financial decisions throughout their lives regarding loans and investments

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. If the business degree doesn't quite suit your needs but you'd like to expand your business skills, you can add a minor in business to your course of study.

The concentration in finance and economics prepares students for management careers in banking, investing, manufacturing, and insurance. In addition, graduates will be attractive candidates for positions in government, utilities, communications, and nonprofit organizations. The finance and economics curriculum also provides an excellent background for students who desire to pursue graduate work in business administration, economics, finance, or law. The courses offered in this concentration are designed to equip students with the necessary background for interpreting data, forecasting, and decision making in a changing global economy.

Accounting is a high-paying field in business with great opportunities for advancement.

Students majoring in this field study accounting for entry-level employment, but with skills required for a lifetime of career development. WSU accounting students are also prepared for furthering their formal education at the graduate level. Our students regularly perform at a higher than national average on the CPA exam.

The Bachelor Degree in Finance at WSB prepares graduates for careers in the financial services industry. Students learn basic financial theory as well as specialized courses in financial management of corporate and business organizations, analysis of investment alternatives, and other more sophisticated finance related activities. Graduates go into banking, brokerages, become financial managers, and perform a variety of other financial services functions. Students with language skills may take an appropriate number of courses to obtain a Bachelor of Arts degree.

In “Potential, Prestige, & Purpose,” the AICPA states “Accountants are the backbone of the business world. They’re the professionals who work with everyone—from individuals and small companies to large corporations, government agencies and non-profits—to keep their finances in check. Accountants can be very generalized or incredibly specialized in the work they do. Just like doctors or lawyers, there are many different types of accountants. The roles they hold and the duties they perform can vary widely depending on where they work and what their title is.” Accountants hold titles such as chief financial officer, partner, controller, forensic accountant, internal auditor, and FBI agent. The skills CPAs rely on include “communication, creative problem solving, relationships building, leadership, critical thinking, project management, good judgement, big-picture thinking, collaboration, and decision making.” At Scranton, you’ll graduate with a solid command of accounting and business principles, while developing all of the skills required for success as a well-rounded professional in the liberal arts tradition.

The Corporate Finance - Accounting concentration is a cross-functional program designed to prepare students for the rapidly evolving world of corporate finance. Students in this concentration acquire a broad understanding of both accounting and financial concepts. They learn to conduct detailed accounting entries, business valuation, risk analysis, cash and working capital management, long-term financial planning, and financial statement analysis. This program equips students to succeed in corporate accounting and financial management careers where they need both a solid background in finance and a thorough understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.

There’s really no limit to what you can do with a degree in sport management. Graduates go on to be athletic directors, business managers, general managers, and event supervisors. You may land a job as a sports information director, marketing director, tournament director, or ticket sales coordinator. And if you are interested in becoming a coach, think about minoring in coaching.

The B.S. in Accounting program at Georgian Court University in Lakewood, New Jersey, will equip you to enter a business, agency, or organization as an accountant, auditor, or other financial professional. It is the foundation to pursue graduate study in accounting or pass the CPA examination. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, job prospects for accountants and auditors will grow by 10 percent between 2016 and 2026—faster than the average occupation.

The top priority of the Utah Tech Accounting Department is to facilitate the development of value-added accounting graduates; graduates who, immediately upon employment, excel at all of the following:

• generating bank reconciliations
• creating and analyzing financial statements
• producing individual and entity tax returns and professional quality tax research memos
• completing staff-level audit tasks
• interacting comfortably with practitioners and clients

Our accounting graduates acquire value-added skills and applicable knowledge in highly interactive, student-oriented learning environments. Accomplished faculty teach accounting concepts in the context of their application, transcending Utah Tech’s accounting education from merely theoretical to an applied, heuristic learning experience. If you would like to distinguish yourself from the crowd of traditionally textbook trained accounting graduates, come to Utah Tech University where you can get the best “can do” accounting education under the sun.

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’s finance program provides students with high quality educational opportunities and excellent preparation for professional careers or graduate school. Highly effective teaching - focused on student learning - is the hallmark of the program. The faculty also strives to make meaningful intellectual contributions, by conducting and disseminating the results of research and related scholarly activities, and to provide service to the university, the finance profession and society. Finance is a fundamental business discipline and graduates go into positions in all industries and levels of business. Strong financial management is critical for entrepreneurs, small businesses and large corporations.

The program includes academic study and internships in critical areas of accounting, including financial accounting, auditing, taxation, and management accounting. At the same time, you will gain an understanding of the contemporary context in which accounting operates, through study in general business topics, including business communication and quantitative methods in business, information systems, finance, business organizations, business law, and professional ethics.

Numbers, when paired with finances, can be intriguing. If you like money and you like numbers, you’ve come to the right place.

Our professional accountancy degree takes you beyond traditional accounting and prepares you to become a Certified Professional Accountant (CPA). In South Dakota, CPA candidates are required to have 150 semester hours of college credit before they’re allowed to take the CPA certification test. Lucky for you, we created our degree to align with this requirement.

With Microsoft Suite, QuickBooks, Sage 50, and tax preparation embedded into our curriculum, you’ll have a competitive edge amongst your peers. You’ll also get a solid background in other various technical systems, which will help you understand, manage, and lead accounting teams.

At the Dicke College of Business Administration, you’ll receive a solid foundation in the key facets of accounting. When you graduate, you’ll have the basics to help you prepare for professional certification exams such as the Certified Management Accountant (CMA), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) or Certified Public Accountant (CPA) exams. Enroll in our nationally ranked Master of Science in Accounting (MSA) program, and you will fulfill the 150 semester credits required to apply for certification as a CPA.

Small class sizes mean that you’ll get to know your professors personally. Your faculty advisor will be a CPA with real-world accounting experience who will mentor you through your academic program. You’ll also interact with and learn from business executives and entrepreneurs, many of whom are ONU alumni, who’ve forged amazing careers as financial and business leaders and who can open doors for you.

Building on a strong liberal arts foundation, Georgia College's undergraduate accounting program provides an intensive study of accounting theory and technical knowledge, while emphasizing the communication, interpersonal and critical thinking skills necessary for success as an accounting professional.

Georgia College accounting majors who meet entrance requirements for the Master of Accountancy may commence graduate classes during the senior year of their undergraduate program. This provides a seamless option for you to transition into graduate school.

Students pursuing a Bachelor of Arts degree in accounting at the University of Mount Union will experience a blend of rigorous coursework combined with real-world internship opportunities.

The demand for accounting graduates continues to grow as corporations develop, tax laws change and new government regulations are introduced.  Businesses employ large numbers of accountants as treasurers, controllers, internal auditors, budget analysts, cost accountants and staff accountants to name a few. 

The accounting program at Mount Union prepares students for careers in public accounting, corporate accounting, governmental accounting and not for profit accounting.

Accounting is the analyzing and recording of financial transactions, the summarizing of financial data in financial statements and reports, the interpretation of financial data for decision making, the development of budgets for future planning, the determination of taxes and tax planning, the auditing of records and development of systems to verify financial activity, and the internal control of the activity being examined. Accounting provides relevant information to decision makers, managers, investors, creditors, labor unions, government regulators and others interested in the financial well-being and future of an entity of economic activity.