Accounting

Chair: Stetson

Faculty: Austin, Shough, Stetson

Program Description

The courses in accounting provide students with a broad knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles, cost accounting practices, not-for-profit and governmental accounting procedures, and tax laws. They are designed to meet the needs of the public accountant, industry accountant, government accountant, and the needs of the owner/manager of a business. The following are typical areas of professional activity that provide opportunities for graduates in accounting: public accounting firms, both national and local; small and large corporations; federal, state, and local governments; and service organizations, such as hospitals, nonprofit agencies, and universities.