The Department's primary emphasis is on instruction followed by a strong emphasis on intellectual contributions. Accountants are employed in business, industry, government, nonprofit organizations, and public accounting as auditors, tax accountants, corporate accountants, internal auditors, financial planners, and consultants.
Accountants hold executive positions throughout business, industry, and government.
Many accountancy students actively participate in a variety of business clubs and honor societies, such as Beta Alpha Psi, the Student Chapter of the Institute of Management Accountants, and the National Association of Black Accountants. Through these organizations, students establish professional contacts and participate in a wealth of career-enhancing programs. The requirements to sit for the various professional exams differ by exam and state. The Department of Accountancy's faculty will assist a student in determining the appropriate courses needed to meet the requirements. However, it is each student's responsibility to determine the requirements for a particular exam.