Accounting
Accounting programs prepare individuals to be professional accountants, auditors,
budget analysts, tax accountants, or to provide financial management services to individuals,
businesses, and/or corporations (profit and not-for-profit). Although the areas are
not entirely distinct, accounting can be divided into two major fields: financial
accounting, which emphasizes the preparation and analysis of financial information;
and managerial accounting, which emphasizes the decision-making process based on accounting
data.
The typical accounting graduate enters the profession as a staff accountant in a public
accounting firm, corporation, or governmental unit. Students may aspire to higher
level positions which include senior accountant, manager, controller, comptroller,
or partner of a CPA firm.