Accounting
Preparing Graduates for Today's Technology-driven, Global Economy
Our accounting program focuses on the knowledge and skills graduates need in order to succeed in today’s evolving profession. Our graduates will be prepared for:
- Transition to International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) from U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
- Implementation of the new Accounting Standards Codification System and its impact on accounting and reporting research
- Application of specialized software in accounting practice: Excel, Visio, Microsoft Dynamics AX (Enterprise Reporting Systems), XBRL (Extensible Business Reporting Language) Tagging Tools, and XBRL Analysis Tools
Convenient Downtown Location ~ Small Class
Sizes
Due to the accounting program's downtown location, both traditional and nontraditional students have an ideal learning environment with smaller classes and greater interaction between faculty and students.