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Accounting

Pursue a career in numbers

From learning the ins and outs of operational audits to navigating the nuances of tax legislation, a degree in accounting prepares you to be a financial steward in nearly any industry.

Adelphi University

Garden City, New York

Though the recording of business and financial transactions is as old as civilization, the modern profession of accounting is one of constant change—in theories, in regulations, and in practices. Students studying for a B.B.A. in Accounting acquire both the technical accounting knowledge and the analytical and managerial capabilities needed to apply that knowledge to complex business issues. Our B.B.A. ensures that accounting students are equipped to enter and perform with distinction in the public and private sectors.

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About Adelphi University

Adelphi University is a private institution that was founded in 1896. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 5,205, its setting is suburban, and the campus size is 75 acres. It utilizes a semester-based academic calendar. Adelphi University’s ranking in the 2018 edition of Best Colleges is National Universities, 151. The student-faculty ratio at Adelphi University is 12:1, and the school has 45.8 percent of its classes with fewer than 20 students.

Adelphi University offers a number of student services, including nonremedial tutoring, placement service, day care, health service, and health insurance. Adelphi University also offers campus safety and security services like 24-hour foot and vehicle patrols, late night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, student patrols, and controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc.).

Year Founded: Private, Coed

School Type: 1896

Setting: Suburban

Auburn University

Auburn, Alabama

With an accounting degree, you’ll gain tangible skills that can be applied in all areas of business. The accounting field is expected to grow by 22 percent by 2018—even in the face of the economic downturn.

As a first year staff accountant, new graduates interact with CEOs, CFOs, and Controllers, and create networking opportunities that are the springboard to a successful career.

Prior to graduation, accounting majors are highly recruited by top companies for internship positions. At the conclusion of the internship, most students are offered full-time employment and enroll in the Harbert Master of Accountancy (MAcc) Program. Auburn students who go on to take the Certified Public Accountants exam have one of the highest pass rates in the country–10 times the national average.

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About Auburn University

Auburn University is a public institution that was founded in 1856. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 22,658, its setting is suburban, and the campus size is 1,875 acres. It utilizes a semester-based academic calendar. Auburn University’s ranking in the 2018 edition of Best Colleges is National Universities, 103. The student-faculty ratio at Auburn University is 19:1, and the school has 31.9 percent of its classes with fewer than 20 students.

Auburn, Alabama, has been ranked one of the best places to live, and life at Auburn University can be similarly enjoyable for students. Football is a particularly big attraction in the fall, as fans support the Auburn Tigers with the help of school mascot Aubie the Tiger. The Tiger sports teams compete in the NCAA Division I Southeastern Conference, and the influx of football fans makes Auburn the fifth-largest city in the state on game days.

Year Founded: 1856

School Type: Private, Coed

Setting: Suburban

University of Auburn at Montgomery

Montgomery, Alabama

From business to government, accounting lends its hand to multiple career fields such as for-profit entities, public accounting, and/or government/non-profit agencies. Acquire ethical awareness and problem-solving skills through the top 1% of accounting programs in the world. Auburn Montgomery’s School of Accountancy is also the only AACSB, international separately accredited accounting program in Montgomery.

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About University of Auburn at Montgomery

Auburn University—Montgomery is a public institution that was founded in 1967. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 4,273, its setting is urban, and the campus size is 500 acres. Auburn University—Montgomery’s ranking in the 2018 edition of Best Colleges is Regional Universities South, 95. The student-faculty ratio at Auburn University—Montgomery is 14:1.

The most popular majors at Auburn University—Montgomery include: Health Professions and Related Programs; Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services; Psychology; Biological and Biomedical Sciences; and Education.

In sports, Auburn University—Montgomery is part of the NCAA’s Division II.

Year Founded: 1967

School Type: Private, Coed

Setting: Urban

Florida International University

Miami, Florida

This program provides the knowledge and skills needed to enter the fields of public, private sector, corporate and governmental accounting, or to pursue advanced degrees in accounting, business or law.

For public accounting, you must pass the Certified Public Accountant (CPA) examination, which in Florida requires 30 credit hours beyond degree. Graduates are able to prepare and interpret financial statements for business, nonprofit, and government enterprises; use accounting data to evaluate performance and enable decision making; apply principles related to the design, integrity, and effectiveness of accounting information systems; understand the role of auditing in society, including procedures and reporting requirements; and analyze legal, ethical, and legislative constructs which govern the conduct of business.

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About Florida International University

Florida International University is a public institution that was founded in 1972. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 45,813, its setting is urban, and the campus size is 344 acres. The student-faculty ratio at Florida International University is 26:1, and the school has 21.1 percent of its classes with fewer than 20 students. The most popular majors at Florida International University include: Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services; Psychology; Social Sciences; Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs; and Biological and Biomedical Sciences.

Outside of class, there are many student organizations and more than 30 fraternities and sororities to consider joining, as well as annual campus events, such as the Food Network South Beach Wine & Food Festival, to check out. The FIU Golden Panthers sports teams compete in the NCAA Division I Conference USA.

Year Founded: 1972

School Type: Public, Coed

Setting: Urban

Louisiana State University

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

The bachelor of accounting is a 120-hour program with several learning objectives for students:

  • Technical competence in financial accounting, taxation, and auditing
  • Show proficiency in accounting technologies
  • Demonstrate research skills
  • Create well-written documents on accounting topics
  • Deliver an effective oral presentation on an accounting topic
  • Defend proposed solutions to accounting problems
  • Work effectively in a team environment to generate an acceptable solution to an accounting problem
  • Work productively and professionally with coworkers and supervisors to accomplish job tasks
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About Louisiana State University

Louisiana State University—Baton Rouge is a public institution that was founded in 1860. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 26,118, its setting is urban, and the campus size is 2,000 acres. The student-faculty ratio at Louisiana State University—Baton Rouge is 22:1.

Louisiana State University—Baton Rouge, better known as LSU, is a public school near the Mississippi River, in the southeastern part of the state. Students at LSU can choose from many programs in more than a dozen colleges. The most popular majors at Louisiana State University—Baton Rouge include: Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services; Engineering; Education; Biological and Bi

Year Founded: 1860

School Type: Public, Coed

Setting: Urban

University of Central Florida

Orlando Florida

UCF’s accounting degree program prepares students to gain admittance into the Accounting M.S.A./M.S.T. graduate degree program and become Certified Public Accountants (CPAs). Career fields include employment in government agencies, industry and nonprofit organizations, and international and regional CPA firms.

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About University of Central Florida

University of Central Florida is a public institution that was founded in 1963. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 55,776, its setting is suburban, and the campus size is 1,415 acres. The student-faculty ratio at University of Central Florida is 30:1.

The most popular majors at University of Central Florida include: Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services; Health Professions and Related Programs; Psychology; Education; and Engineering.

Notable alumni of the University of Central Florida include Cheryl Hines, an actress who starred in HBO’s “Curb Your Enthusiasm”; comedian Daniel Tosh, star of Comedy Central’s “Tosh.0”; and former soccer player Michelle Akers, a member of the National Soccer Hall of Fame.

Year Founded: 1963

School Type: Public, Coed

Setting: Suburban

University of Dayton

Dayton, Ohio

To meet the growing demands of the accounting field, our program encompasses a wide range of curricular and extracurricular components, emphasizing the demands of a complex professional environment. The curriculum focuses on integrating technology, globalization and ethics, preparing you for success in our global economy.

A unique benefit of our accounting program is that you can combine our undergraduate work with our innovative MPAcc program, a beneficial option if you wish to complete the 150-hour CPA exam requirement of most states. As a full-time student, you will be able to complete the combined degree program in five years or less, or with careful planning in four years. Modifications to this program allow you to pursue a second undergraduate major or minor without increasing total degree requirements. Double majors or minors in entrepreneurship, finance, international business, management information systems and operations management are especially popular.

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About University of Dayton

University of Dayton is a private institution that was founded in 1850. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 8,330, its setting is suburban, and the campus size is 373 acres. The student-faculty ratio at University of Dayton is 15:1. Students at the University of Dayton can choose from more than 80 undergraduate majors and many graduate programs, including those in the schools of business administration, law, engineering and education.

Students can also get involved in more than 200 organizations and with the campus radio and television stations. Notable UD alumni include Chuck Noll, the only NFL coach to win four Super Bowl titles, which he did in the 1970s with the Pittsburgh Steelers.

Year Founded: 1850

School Type: Private, Coed

Setting: Suburban

University of Illinois at Chicago

Chicago, Illinois

Accounting is a system for identifying, measuring, and communicating to interested parties, the aggregate effects of a sequence of transactions engaged in by any entity over a specified period. These entities include but are not limited to business firms, governmental units, and nonprofit organizations. Users of financial information include management, stockholders, and creditors.

The scope of the accounting discipline is broad and varied. There are several specific functional areas within the field of accounting, such as: financial accounting, managerial accounting, governmental and nonprofit accounting, international accounting, auditing, information systems, and taxation. The department also offers courses in business law and ethical issues in accounting.

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About University of Illinois at Chicago

University of Illinois at Chicago is a public institution founded in 1965. The university is set in the city among 240 acres, and has a total undergraduate enrollment of 17,959. The student-faculty ratio at University of Illinois at Chicago is 18:1, and the school has 38.3 percent of its classes with fewer than 20 students. The most popular majors at University of Illinois at Chicago include: Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services; Biological and Biomedical Sciences; Psychology; Engineering; and Health Professions and Related Programs.

Through the UIC Undergraduate Research Experience, interested college students can pair up with faculty mentors and create a research project in a variety of academic areas. Each spring, students then present their findings at the university’s Student Research Forum.

Year Founded: 1965

School Type: Public, Coed

Setting: Urban

University of Kansas

Lawrence, Kansas

As an accounting student at KU, you will prepare to work in fields including industry, nonprofit, government, higher education, or public accounting. You will receive a well-rounded education in business, as well as specific training in accounting. Supplement your major with a concentration to give you specialized training in an area of interest and to make you more competitive in the job market.

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About University of Kansas

University of Kansas is a public institution that was founded in 1865. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 19,262, its setting is city, and the campus size is 1,000 acres. The student-faculty ratio at University of Kansas is 17:1. The most popular majors at University of Kansas include: Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services; Health Professions and Related Programs; Engineering; Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs; and Visual and Performing Arts. In sports, University of Kansas is part of the NCAA I.

Year Founded: 1865

School Type: Public, Coed

Setting: City

University of South Carolina

Columbia, South Carolina

Accounting majors at the Darla Moore School of Business develop the ability to analyze and solve fiscal problems and find work in nearly every industry sector. When you choose to major in accounting you can look forward to an exciting, intensive course of study and a head start on a career.

As an accounting student, you can take advantage of a mentoring program that pairs you with practicing accountants, and our winter internship program provides extensive hands-on experience that leads to job offers for nearly all participants. A degree in accounting can lead to careers in public or private accounting, budget planning, tax accounting, or auditing.

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About University of South Carolina

University of South Carolina is a public institution that was founded in 1801. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 25,556, its setting is city, and the campus size is 444 acres. The student-faculty ratio at University of South Carolina is 18:1. The most popular majors include: Finance and Financial Management Services; Research and Experimental Psychology; Physiology, Pathology, and Related Sciences; Biology, General; and Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication.

The University of South Carolina’s college town, Columbia, boasts a variety of entertainment, nightlife, and outdoor options for students to check out after class. Other college towns, including Charlotte, North Carolina, and Charleston, South Carolina, are both less than two hours away.

Year Founded: 1801

School Type: Public, Coed

Setting: Suburban

University of the Pacific

Stockton, California

The Bachelor of Science in Accounting is a four-year degree that includes study of all functional areas of accounting including financial, managerial, cost, federal income tax accounting, accounting information systems, and auditing. Graduates of the program are fully prepared to enter accounting careers in the corporate, governmental, and not-for-profit areas. The program consists of 128 hours of coursework, and positions those graduates who desire licensure as Certified Public Accountants to continue their studies.

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About University of the Pacific

niversity of the Pacific is a private institution that was founded in 1851. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 3,483, its setting is city, and the campus size is 175 acres. The student-faculty ratio at University of the Pacific is 12:1. The most popular majors include: Business Administration and Management, General; Biology/Biological Sciences, General; and Engineering, General.

The University of the Pacific has a picturesque campus in Stockton, California that has made its way into more than 15 movies. There are about 150 student organizations to consider joining, and, since Stockton is situated in the California Delta waterway, students are close to water sports options, including jet skiing, windsurfing, and sailing.

Year Founded: 1851

School Type: Private, Coed

Setting: City