Accounting is oriented to both preparers of financial information and users of that information. Many organizations choose their corporate executives from the ranks of accountants because of their broad training. Accounting graduates have a wide variety of career choices. Private accounting or industry offers graduates a chance to pursue managerial accounting, cost accounting or internal auditing careers.
Public accounting consists of the Big Six CPA firms, regional firms and local firms.
Accountants in this area may pursue an interest in auditing, tax, financial accounting or systems advisory services. Students must also complete the core course requirement of the College and general education courses required by the University. Students may take a CLEP exam and receive credit for six hours of basic accounting if they successfully complete the exam. In conjunction with the Old Dominion Career Advantage Program, several companies in Hampton Roads offer internships for accounting majors. Students can receive academic credit for their participation in these programs, as well as valuable experience.