This program is offered online or on campus in West Virginia. Its accelerated course structure means you can complete your degree in as little as 40 months. The Accounting Concentration consists of five upper-level courses: * Financial Accounting * Financial Accounting 2 * Federal Taxation * Cost Accounting * Auditing This course progression is designed to give graduates an understanding of topics including: * Personal taxation, income tax, and retirement benefits * Financial statement reporting, analysis and auditing * Accounting strategies for decision-makers and the manufacturing industry Graduates should be prepared to pursue entry-level career opportunities within accounting departments or firms. Students who complete both our Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a concentration in Accounting and our MBA with a concentration in Accounting are eligible to sit for the West Virginia Certified Personal Accountant examination. This 4 +1 program gives you a great opportunity to earn a highly marketable qualification along with marketable accounting skills.

Interested in pursuing career options in accounting? Choose Salem’s internationally-focused BSBA with a specialization in Accounting to give you the targeted knowledge you need. In addition to the general education, cross-cultural knowledge, and business administration core curriculum, this concentration program allows students to develop strategic accounting and auditing skills.