The effective use of financial information is vital for decision makers in business, industry, banking, government, education, law and many related fields. Individuals with a strong background in accounting and finance are in great demand for positions such as financial analysts, estate planners, investment counselors, market researchers, auditors, comptrollers and accounting managers.

The Accounting & Information Systems program is designed to meet both the short- and long-term needs of students who enter the accounting profession. The program meets the needs of students who plan to start a career after graduation or who plan to continue their education on the graduate level.

In the four major areas of financial accounting, managerial accounting, auditing, and taxation, accounting majors will:

• Understand professional and regulatory requirements
• Understand accounting concepts, principles, and theories 
• Understand the various professional codes of ethics and current ethical issues
• Understand internal accounting systems, controls, and reports for decision-making purposes
• Understand how to use the concepts in practical applications and analyze the results
• Develop an awareness of the career and graduate school opportunities available in the field of accounting, especially the requirements for the CPA, CMA, and CIA designations