
Tuesday: Noon - 3:30 p.m.
Wednesday: 9:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Thursday: 9:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Description of Major
This major educates students about the bookkeeping methods involved in making a financial record of business
transactions and in the preparation of statements concerning the assets, liabilities, and operating results of a business.
The College of Business has focus concentrations instead of majors that are paired with one of eight integral areas.
For more information on studying Accounting: click here
Employment Opportunities
Places of employment include Public accounting firms, government agencies, banks and other financial institutions,
as well as many other possible employers. A variety of jobs are available for accounting graduates, including:
| Accounting, Public Practice | Actuary |
| Administrator | Audit Manager |
| Bank Examiner | Bookkeeping / Audit Agent |
| Budget Analyst | Claims Examiner / Investigator |
| Cost Department Supervisor | Cost Examiner |
| Contract Administrator | EDP Auditor |
| External Auditor | Financial Aid Director |
| Financial Analyst | Financial Examiner |
| Financial Investment Analyst | Fund Raiser |
| Government Accountant | Industrial / Institutional Buyer |
| Insurance Agent / Broker | Internal Auditor |
| International Trade Specialist | Inventory Control Specialist |
| IRM Consultant | IRS Investigator |
| Licensed Professional (CPA) | Loan Counselor (Officer) |
| Management | Payroll Manager |
| Private Accountant | Property Accountant |
| Public Accountant | Purchasing Agent |
| Revenue Agent | Sales Manager |
| Securities Broker | Systems Accountant |
| Systems Analyst | Tax Accountant |
| Tax Compliance Specialist | Tax Supervisor / Auditor |
| Treasury Management Specialist | Underwriter |
Some positions listed may require education or training beyond an undergraduate degree.
Additional Links
American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
American Accounting Association
Association for Accounting Administration
UC College of Business