University of Illinois at Springfield

Course Details

BA in Accountancy

Course Description

The Bachelor of Arts degree in Accountancy prepares students for well-paying positions in both business and government. We recognize that the contemporary accountant is the genius behind all intelligent business decisions and is frequently an executive’s most trusted advisor. For those who are intrigued by business management and strategy, there is no more challenging profession. Our curriculum will show you how to use information technology and decision-making technologies to develop financial information that will guide your future employer or your own business someday.

Course Duration

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4year

Career outcomes

This bachelor’s degree prepares students for careers in business, government, and nonprofit organizations. The objectives of the curriculum are to develop technical competencies in each of the major areas of accounting (financial, managerial, auditing, and taxation) and to provide students with educational qualifications needed for the professional certifications of certified management accountant (CMA), certified internal auditor (CIA), certified information systems auditor (CISA), and foundational knowledge required for certified public accountant (CPA).




BA in Accountancy University of Illinois at Springfield