The Accounting Department's mission is to provide its students opportunities to obtain a high-quality accounting education built upon a comprehensive foundation in the liberal arts and sciences. The Department strives to prepare graduates for leadership positions and promote excellence in the discipline of accounting. Furthermore, the department strives to provide an environment for students which will improve their analytical and logical abilities, their communication and interpersonal skills, and the ir social and ethical awareness through the development of an integrated 150 hour curriculum. The accounting major assists students in the development of skills and knowledge in accounting and related disciplines to prepare for a professional career. It provides preparation for professional examinations and for graduate study, as well as a thorou gh exposure to the liberal arts, which are most valuable in a business environment.
Accounting is a screened major.
Here are answers to some frequently asked questions about the accounting major. All courses must be completed with an earned grade of C or better. All Accounting majors may join the TSU chapter of the Institute of Management Accountants. Junior and Senior Accounting majors with a 3.0 GPA and a 3.0 average in upper-level accounting courses are also eligible for membership in Beta Alpha Psi, an Accounting Honorary Society. In their junior and senior years, many students accept internships in area firms.