FCBA

Choosing Accounting I Degree Requirements I 3:2 Integrated 5-year program I Career Opportunities I Department of Accounting I Student Groups

Undergraduate Majors

Select a Major Accounting Actuarial Science Economics Entrepreneurship Finance International Business Management Marketing Management Info. Sys. Insurance

 

Undergraduate Minors

Select a Minor Business Administration Business Studies Decision Analysis Economics Management Management Info. Sys. Marketing Professional Sales

 

Graduate

Select a Program E.M.B.A M.B.A. M.S.A.

 

Business Centers

Select a Center Economic Research Economic Education Executive Development

 

 

Business and Industry Career

Financial Reporting 
Accountants are responsible for accumulating and verifying the data required for the preparation of financial statements. Accountants are often in charge of the design, implementation and maintenance of the computer system used in preparation of financial statements. 

Internal Auditing 
Accountants are responsible for objective reviews of an organization's financial and operating systems. Internal auditors may also assist public accountants in their examination and evaluation of an organization's financial statements. Finally, accountants function as in-house management consultants to senior management. 

Tax Planning 
Accountants are responsible for determining the organization's liability to various taxing authorities for income tax, licenses, sales tax, property tax, and payroll tax. They analyze the effects of tax accounting alternatives and study laws and regulations to ensure correct application of new tax measures. 

Management Reporting 
Accountants are responsible for the accumulation and reporting of historical data in a format and level of detail required by management for making business decisions. Cost accounting and adherence to accounting theory are major responsibilities in this function. 

Corporate Finance 
An accountant's responsibilities under this broad category may include analyzing a company's future financing needs, making presentations to and negotiating with banks and other investors, and managing an organization's cash and investments. 

Non-Financial Positions 
Accountants are broad-based experts whose knowledge and skills are sought and valued by management in various non-financial positions. Accountants can succeed in business as top level managers, chief executive officers, and company presidents.

 

 

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