Accounting

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration

AICs Accounting major prepares you to work with financial information to measure it, analyze it, and communicate it to others.

In addition to taking a core of liberal arts and business courses, youll gain expertise in financial reporting, auditing, taxation, and other principles of accounting needed to become a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or to pursue a Masters of Business Administration (MBA) degree.

As U.S. tax laws, financial statements, and auditing standards become more complex, people with Accounting degrees take on increasingly vital roles in the business world. Since accounting is the basic “language” that every business and organization uses, its a degree that gives you substantial career options and opportunities for advancement.

As a graduate of the program, youll have the skills and knowledge needed for a variety of advanced degree programs and careers, including:

• Public accountant (maintaining financial records, examining financial statements, and preparing tax returns)
• Managerial accountant (ensuring the accuracy of businesses and other organizations financial information)
• Government or healthcare accountant (specializing in the finances of these industries)

• Discuss the business contents appropriate to their degree
• Discuss the global dimensions of business
• Evaluate the legal and social environment of business
• Utilize quantitative methods to make better financial decisions
• Formulate plans using integrated business concepts
• Create coherent written forms of communication
• Present oral communications in a professional manner
• Evaluate social responsibility issues in business contexts
• Interact professionally as members of teams