College of Management
Accounting
Measuring, reporting, and interpreting financial activity — with a curriculum built around CPA-exam eligibility.
About this program
A CPA-track accounting degree covering financial and managerial accounting, auditing, tax and accounting information systems.
What you will be able to do
- Prepare and analyze financial statements under GAAP
- Apply cost and managerial accounting to business decisions
- Plan an audit engagement and evaluate internal controls
- Meet the 150-credit-hour CPA-exam eligibility pathway with an optional fifth year
Courses you will take
A sample of required coursework. Full requirements are in the official catalog.
| Course | Title |
|---|---|
| ACCT 2100 | Financial Accounting |
| ACCT 3100 | Intermediate Accounting I |
| ACCT 4100 | Auditing |
| ACCT 4900 | Accounting Capstone |
| General education & support courses | Title |
|---|---|
| ECON 2010 | Principles of Microeconomics |
| MATH 1600 | Introductory Statistics |
Where graduates go
- Staff Accountant
- Auditor
- Tax Associate
- Financial Analyst
Median starting salary for recent graduates: $56,100. Reported placement within six months of graduation: 93%.
DegreeB.S.
Credits120
Typical length4 years
CollegeManagement
Median starting salary$56,100
Placement93%
Take the next step.
Applications for fall are open. No fee, no essay, and a decision in about two weeks.