BA/BS in Accounting and Related Services

The Accounting BS teaches students to prepare and interpret the financial information business owners rely on. It covers accounting principles and theory and prepares students for credentials such as CPA, CMA, CGMA, CFE and CFP. Accountants offer consulting, IT, forensic, environmental and international accounting services, as well as tax and financial planning. Students build interpersonal, communication and problem-solving skills alongside their technical knowledge. The final requirement is a senior-year capstone course within the Scott College of Business. The curriculum is built to give graduates the grounding for fiscal reporting, taxes and audits, which are the core language of business. Students graduate ready to pursue professional accounting designations or move directly into the field. Students gain a strong sense of how financial data drives business decisions.