More information about the BSBA is available at the Fisher College of Business's undergraduate programs page. More information about accounting is available at the accounting and management information systems department homepage . The major quantitative information system in almost any organization is accounting. Accountants provide managers with information to be used in planning, coordinating, and controlling operations. In addition, accountants provide information for external clients, such as investors, creditors, and government agencies.
Accountants assemble data for the evaluation of the performance and position of the organization.
They report, analyze, and interpret information that focuses on problems, inefficiencies, and opportunities. Then, accountants quantify the relative merits of possible courses of action and recommend solutions. Accountants usually specialize in a field such as auditing, cost, or tax. Successful completion of the Certified Public Accountant examination is necessary for advancement in public accounting. Public accountants perform a variety of services, including auditing and attesting to the fairness of financial statements and carrying out financial investigations in cases involving fraud, insolvency, and tax returns.