The undergraduate program stresses basic conceptual business knowledge as a foundation for accounting career development. The discipline includes financial accounting, managerial accounting, auditing, taxation, and management information systems. The program is intended for students who wish to pursue careers in financial, managerial or institutional accounting. Career possibilities include certified public accountants, managerial accountants, internal revenue agents, tax consultants, financial executives, internal auditors, and accounting directors in governmental agencies. The demand for the accounting graduate is high and is expected to increase.
Professional certification is available in public accounting and internal auditing.
An Accounting program consisting of a an Accounting Focus Concentration and an Accounting Integral Concentration in the BBA degree and an Accounting Concentration in the Master of Science in Business Administration degree meets the educational requirements of Ohio and most State Boards of Accountancy. Particulars regarding any state may be obtained from the Board of Accountancy of that state. A high percentage of the accounting graduates choose the Professional Practice Program. This co-op program offers the student an opportunity for selected practical experience intermingled with an expanding academic background. Typical work assignments are in public accounting, industry, financial institutions, and governmental units.