Accounting
Program information
The opportunities for accounting professionals are diverse and limitless. An accounting skillset opens doors to jobs with public accounting firms, corporations, governmental entities and more. The accounting major provides specialized training and makes you more competitive in the job market.
Course information
The accounting degree program requirements for the accounting major have changed, effective fall 2023. These updates provide students with more flexibility and the ability to choose electives that complement their career aspirations.
Students who have declared an accounting major before fall 2023 can opt into these new degree program requirements.
Required courses
- ACCT 320/323: Intermediate Accounting I
- ACCT 325: Managerial Accounting II
- ACCT 410/411: Intermediate Accounting II
- ACCT 425: Accounting Information Systems
- Three accounting (ACCT) electives
- ACCT 313: Financial Analysis and Analytics
- ACCT 330: Introduction to Taxation
- ACCT 515: Accounting Professional Communications
- ACCT 543: Introduction to Auditing
- ACCT 545: Advanced Taxation
More electives will be added for the 2023-24 academic year, including the topics below. These classes might be listed as either ACCT 300 or ACCT 500, a “Special Topics in Accounting” course.
- Current Topics in Accounting
- Decision-Making for the Boardroom
- Specialized Accounting Practices
- Tax Strategy
What if I want to get the CPA license and/or MAcc?
If you would like to pursue the Master of Accounting graduate program and/or CPA licensure, you need to take ACCT 330: Introduction to Taxation and ACCT 543: Introduction to Auditing as two of your three elective choices.
Previously required courses
- ACCT 230: Intro to the Accounting Profession
- ACCT 320/323: Intermediate Accounting I
- ACCT 325: Managerial Accounting II
- ACCT 330: Intro to Taxation
- ACCT 410/411: Intermediate Accounting II
- ACCT 425: Accounting Information Systems and Analytics
- ACCT 543: Intro to Auditing
- +1 Advanced Business Elective (320 or higher)
Accountants are pivotal to the success of every company. Regardless of size or industry, every team needs someone with an accounting skillset at the table.
Many accounting graduates start at public accounting firms in an audit, tax, or advisory role. Others start their careers in industry, in positions such as internal audit, financial reporting or financial analysis. As an accountant, there will be ample opportunity for advancement. Alumni work in a wide variety of positions, including controller, vice president of finance or chief financial officer.
Typical career areas include:
- Tax Compliance and Consulting
- External and Internal Audit
- Mergers and Acquisitions
- Digital Assurance
- Advisory and Consulting
- Financial Reporting
- Financial Planning and Analysis
Course information
The accounting degree program requirements for the accounting major have changed, effective fall 2023. These updates provide students with more flexibility and the ability to choose electives that complement their career aspirations.
Students who have declared an accounting major before fall 2023 can opt into these new degree program requirements.
Required courses
- ACCT 320/323: Intermediate Accounting I
- ACCT 325: Managerial Accounting II
- ACCT 410/411: Intermediate Accounting II
- ACCT 425: Accounting Information Systems
- Three accounting (ACCT) electives
- ACCT 313: Financial Analysis and Analytics
- ACCT 330: Introduction to Taxation
- ACCT 515: Accounting Professional Communications
- ACCT 543: Introduction to Auditing
- ACCT 545: Advanced Taxation
More electives will be added for the 2023-24 academic year, including the topics below. These classes might be listed as either ACCT 300 or ACCT 500, a “Special Topics in Accounting” course.
- Current Topics in Accounting
- Decision-Making for the Boardroom
- Specialized Accounting Practices
- Tax Strategy
What if I want to get the CPA license and/or MAcc?
If you would like to pursue the Master of Accounting graduate program and/or CPA licensure, you need to take ACCT 330: Introduction to Taxation and ACCT 543: Introduction to Auditing as two of your three elective choices.
Previously required courses
- ACCT 230: Intro to the Accounting Profession
- ACCT 320/323: Intermediate Accounting I
- ACCT 325: Managerial Accounting II
- ACCT 330: Intro to Taxation
- ACCT 410/411: Intermediate Accounting II
- ACCT 425: Accounting Information Systems and Analytics
- ACCT 543: Intro to Auditing
- +1 Advanced Business Elective (320 or higher)
Accountants are pivotal to the success of every company. Regardless of size or industry, every team needs someone with an accounting skillset at the table.
Many accounting graduates start at public accounting firms in an audit, tax, or advisory role. Others start their careers in industry, in positions such as internal audit, financial reporting or financial analysis. As an accountant, there will be ample opportunity for advancement. Alumni work in a wide variety of positions, including controller, vice president of finance or chief financial officer.
Typical career areas include:
- Tax Compliance and Consulting
- External and Internal Audit
- Mergers and Acquisitions
- Digital Assurance
- Advisory and Consulting
- Financial Reporting
- Financial Planning and Analysis