Accounting, BABA

Accounting, BA in Business Administration

In our rigorous academic program, you’ll build your accounting, business, and people skills for career success. We make sure you have all you need for CPA eligibility. Our Accounting program can also provide you career pathways and credential options with a four-year accounting degree including these credentials:

• CMA (Certified Management Accountant)
• CIA (Certified Internal Auditor)
• CISA (Certified Information Systems Auditor)
• EA (Enrolled Agent)

Choosing an accounting major opens doors to a dynamic realm of financial exploration. As you navigate courses in taxation, auditing, and managerial accounting, you'll hone analytical and people skills crucial for successful leadership. Your pursuit of an accounting degree equips you with versatile expertise sought by businesses worldwide. From balancing budgets to uncovering fiscal irregularities, you'll play a pivotal role in organizational success.

• Sample Four-Year Program of Study for Accounting Major
• Sample Junior Transfer Program of Study for Accounting Major

You Can Also Start Your Master’s in Accounting & Analytics Early

Already planning to get a master’s degree in accounting? We’ll help you get a head start! You can waive up to nine credits for the MSAA program by taking three undergraduate classes that satisfy requirements for both the Accounting major and the MSAA. During your senior year you can choose any three classes from a group of five that include a community-engaged Service Practicum, Cybersecurity and IT Audit, Advanced Financial Accounting, Federal Income Tax II, and Risk Advisory and Assurance. Contact your undergraduate advisor for information and scheduling.

Undergraduate Business Foundation

• Demonstrate critical thinking and analytical skills.
• Demonstrate competent oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrate competent leadership skills.
• Demonstrate understanding of the body of knowledge encompassed by the UG Business Foundation courses.

Accounting (ACCT)

• Recommend a course of action in an external reporting situation using accounting standards to justify your rationale.
• Propose alternatives in a managerial decision context using cost analysis to support your reasoning.
• Evaluate the tax implications of an economic transaction by researching and applying authoritative tax codes.
• Assess how business risks relate to risks in internal controls, financial reporting, and/or audit.
• Weigh the ethical, stakeholder, and stewardship implications of an accounting decision.

Add a minor in accounting and broaden your impact in the business world by learning how to evaluate tax implications, assess business risks, create external reports and propose solutions to common business problems using cost analysis. Dive into financial reporting, taxation, and auditing, gaining a comprehensive understanding of the financial landscape. Explore the intricacies of balance sheets and income statements, honing analytical abilities crucial for informed decision-making. Your accounting minor opens doors to diverse career paths, equipping you with a sought-after proficiency that transcends industries.