Accounting is the “language of business”. Financial statements drive all major decision-making in an organization. Students in this major not only learn the language of business but are trained in data analytics in preparation for the technology-driven world of professional services. A strong and diverse accounting curriculum encourages success on the Certified Public Accountant (CPA) Exam.

Careers
Globalization, a growing economy, and a complex tax and regulatory environment are expected to continue to lead to strong demand for accountants and auditors. Upon earning an accounting degree, graduates are positioned to assume roles in public accounting firms, corporate accounting departments, or government entities such as the Federal Bureau of Investigation.

Salary
Median Pay in 2018: $70,500 (source, U.S. Department of Labor’s Bureau of Labor Statistics)

Success Guide

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• Over 89% of seniors participate in a10-week, full-time internship, which pays an average of $23/hour.

• Beta Alpha Psi, the national honorary and professional organization for accounting students, exposes students to approximately 50 dedicated employers.

• The MAcc Class of 2019 averaged a 94% average pass rate across all four parts of the CPA Exam.