When you specialize your business degree in Accounting, your coursework may include these career-enhancing courses: Intermediate Accounting I, II & III – A comprehensive look at financial accounting, these accounting specialization courses cover recognition and measurement of assets; external reporting; accounting for income taxes, pensions and other postretirement benefits; shareholders' equity, share-based compensation and earnings per share; accounting changes and error correction; and statement of cash flows. Auditing – Fostering analytical skills and experiential learning with computerized accounting systems, this course encompasses principles, practices and procedures used by public accountants for certifying corporate financial statements. Federal Income Taxation – This accounting specialization course examines basic concepts of federal income taxation of individuals and businesses, including sole proprietorships, s-corporations and limited-partnerships. Topics include income inclusions and exclusions, property transactions, capital gains and losses, and tax credits. Federal Tax Accounting – In this course, students explore federal income tax concepts and their effect on individuals. Topics include the history and background of taxes, gross income, exclusions, allowable deductions and the basis for gain and loss on the disposition of property. Accounting Information Systems – Students in this accounting specialization course learn to design, install, operate, and manage an integrated, automated accounting system. Topics include the general ledger, subsidiary ledgers, transaction process cycles, application controls, information security requirements, and business information systems integration. To learn more about required and elective courses to complete the accounting specialization, request information or see the undergraduate academic catalog.

Even in the current economy, our Accounting graduates are in high demand. In fact, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment of accountants and auditors is expected to grow 22% between 2008 and 2018—which is much faster than the average for all occupations1. Contrary to the classic "number cruncher" stereotype, today's accountants work in some of the business world's most vibrant environments, from advertising agencies to entertainment firms to restaurant chains. In addition, the accounting field is broadening and the services they now offer include such things as budget analysis, financial and investment planning, and information technology consulting.