If you’ve got a head for numbers, a major in accounting can provide you with the knowledge and skills necessary for a wide variety of interesting careers in business, industry, government, nonprofit organizations and public accounting. You will learn to analyze and solve problems, think critically, communicate effectively and use information technology. The accountancy major also provides an excellent foundation for careers in government, law and education.

Recent WMU graduates with degrees in accountancy are working as: Auditors Industry accountants Tax accountants Corporate accountants Internal auditors Financial planners Consultants Among the organizations they work for are: Certified public accounting firms Financial planners Private business and corporations Law firms Non-profit business Government agencies