The accounting area provides students with a broad foundation in accounting procedures and theory. The specialized accounting program, when combined with required courses in liberal arts, sciences, and business administration, prepares students for careers in the accounting field. The program also enables graduates to pursue advanced degrees.

Some of what students will learn includes how to:

• Understand accounting concepts and the elements of financial statements
• Make accounting and managerial decisions, understanding cost concepts, classifications, and short- and long-term strategic and operational plans
• Explore changing Accounting Information Systems (AIS) from manually based systems to computer-based systems, including the technology used in AIS