The accounting major is the largest undergraduate program in the WSU College of Business. It provides a strong base in management fundamentals, accounting information systems, and accounting practices. After graduation, many accounting majors continue their education by entering the master of accounting (M.Acc.) program at WSU. The M.Acc. program features more advanced accounting courses and qualifies students to take the Certified Public Accountant (CPA) examination.

Accounting graduates have a diversity of career opportunities, and can work as auditors, consultants, and tax professionals. Accounting careers are characterized by rapid increases in salary and responsibility. WSU accounting graduates have an extremely strong track record of obtaining career positions in public accounting firms, consulting firms, financial institutions, high tech and start-up companies, manufacturing, agribusiness, communication, government, and health care organizations. Graduates can boost their opportunities and salary potential by attaining professional certification as a CPA (certified public accountant), CMA (certified management accounting), and CIA (certified internal auditor). With experience, accounting graduates can become chief financial officers, partners in public accounting firms, and controllers in organizations of all sizes around the world.