Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (B.S. in B.A.) - Accounting

Accounting is the one degree that gives you the education needed to succeed in every aspect of the business world. You'll be prepared to earn your certification in public accounting?, management accounting and internal auditing after graduation. At the same time, because accounting is the international language of business, it also gives you a wide range of career opportunities beyond those certifications. Accountants have titles like Chief Executive Officer, Chief Financial Officer, Managing Partner, and Controller. They work for national and international business firms, government agencies, and non-profit organizations and in their own companies. Many work in certified public accounting (CPA) firms providing management consulting services, auditing services, personal and financial planning and tax services. Others are hired as part of the management team to work in the finance and operations area of a company. Some are hired to manage the revenues of federal, state, and local governmental agencies and non-profit organizations. Careers in Accounting are auditor, budget analyst, forensics accountant, management consultant, tax accountant, controller treasurer, financial accountant/financial analyst, accounting systems designer, standard cost accountant, responsibility accountant, systems analyst, investigator and bank examiner.