Accountants provide an array of financial services to businesses, nonprofit corporations, governments, industry and even private citizens. The curriculum is based on broad theoretical principles and applied practices. You will study: core business fundamentals such as finance, marketing, management principles, operations management, quantitative business analysis, business law and strategy financial reporting cost management accounting transaction cycles and business processes business risk, internal controls and auditing information systems risk, security, controls and assurance taxation

Degrees and Preparation A degree in accounting paves the way to many career opportunities: Public accountants offer financial reporting, auditing and assurance, tax and consulting services. Management accountants provide support for and participate in decision making, planning and budgeting, control and performance evaluation, and strategy in business and other organizations. Government accountants support financial management, financial reporting, internal controls, compliance with policy, planning and budgeting in government agencies. Internal auditors monitor internal controls and compliance with policies, assess enterprise risk, promote efficiency and effectiveness in organizations, and contribute to effective corporate governance. Career Outlook Opportunities will continue to grow in the field of accounting, which is currently ranked by many in the financial press as one of the top career fields in the U.S. Historically, our students have received competitive job offers well before they graduate and our majors are highly sought after for paid internships during their junior year. Most internships lead to full-time employment. We expect this pattern to continue. Career Center The Career Career works closely with the School of Accountancy to assist accounting majors in identifying career opportunities and in making decisions about their future careers. Through the Career Center, you will have access to: a comprehensive Career Resource Library internships and co-ops short career development programs in such areas as interviewing, resume writing, business etiquette, corresponding with potential employers and networking skills development computer work stations for resume writing and employment research UA Career Fairs