The objective of the accounting curriculum at Howard is to prepare students for these varied and challenging employment opportunities. Accounting majors are required to demonstrate a high level of competence in technical accounting skills and thorough comprehension of contemporary accounting concepts. The undergraduate program is also structured to establish an academic foundation for further graduate study in business or related disciplines. The program is monitored to assure that its content meets contemporary educational requirements to sit for the Uniform CPA Examination in all states and jurisdictions of the United States. The study of accounting offers graduates a wide range of challenging and rewarding opportunities.
Accountants perform many diverse services and are employed in various capacities.
The four major fields of accounting careers are private accounting, public accounting, governmental accounting and accounting education.