糖心Vlog官方

What you will study

UCM鈥檚 Accountancy B.S. gives you a broad understanding of accounting while helping you build the analytical, technology and problem-solving skills today's employers expect.

Your coursework will cover areas such as financial accounting, individual and corporate taxation, managerial accounting, accounting information systems, auditing and advanced accounting.

Explore accounting beyond the basics

As you advance through the program, you鈥檒l take courses that explore how accounting is changing through technology, analytics and specialized areas of the profession. Highlights include:

• ACCT 4155 鈥� Fraud Risk Management/Examination: Explore fraud risk, prevention and examination while building skills relevant to forensic accounting and organizational risk.
• ACCT 4161 鈥� Data Analytics for Accountants: Learn how accountants use data and analytical tools to evaluate information, identify patterns and support business decisions.
• Taxation coursework: Build your knowledge of tax law and its application through multiple courses covering taxation for individuals and organizations.

You鈥檒l learn how financial information is created, analyzed and communicated while developing skills you can apply across businesses, accounting firms, government agencies and nonprofit organizations.

 

 

Unique learning opportunities in accountancy

Put your accounting skills to work

UCM emphasizes learning through experience so you can build confidence before you graduate.

Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA): Complete training and certification, then gain real client experience by helping prepare tax returns for UCM students, employees and community members. In a recent year, UCM students completed 140 tax returns and helped return approximately $82,000 in refunds to area families.

Internships: Most Accountancy students complete a paid internship for college credit. A dedicated internship director helps students connect with opportunities that can build professional experience and strengthen their resumes.

Meet the Firms: Connect directly with accounting employers and professionals through UCM鈥檚 Meet the Firms networking event and other professional activities.

Accountancy Student Organization: All Accountancy majors gain automatic membership to the Accountancy Student Organization, giving you additional opportunities to connect with classmates and participate in program activities.

 

What can you do with an Accountancy degree from UCM?

Accounting can open doors across nearly every type of organization. With a UCM Accountancy degree, you can prepare for careers in public accounting, corporate accounting, taxation, auditing, government, nonprofits and other financial roles.

Potential career paths include:

• Staff accountant
• Auditor
• Tax accountant
• Financial accountant
• Corporate accountant
• Government accountant
• Management accountant
• Accounting analyst
• CPA, after meeting licensure requirements
• CMA, after meeting certification requirements

UCM accounting graduates have built careers with major firms and organizations throughout the region and beyond. Faculty also maintain relationships with Big Four firms and local, regional and international employers.

Get a head start on your MA in Accountancy

Want to take your accounting education further? UCM鈥檚 accelerated Accountancy pathway allows qualified students to begin graduate coursework while completing their bachelor鈥檚 degree, creating a streamlined path into the MA in Accountancy.

Continuing into the MA can also be an important part of your plan if you intend to pursue CPA licensure. Licensure requirements vary by state, so students should review the requirements for the state where they plan to practice.

 

 

Financial assistance options for your Accounting bachelor鈥檚 degree

The Accountancy program awards a significant amount of scholarship support to students each year. Use the to explore scholarships specifically available to Accountancy students as well as other university awards for which you may qualify.

Students in Accountancy and related fields may qualify for scholarships and awards, including:

Award amounts and eligibility requirements vary. Students can use the to explore these and other opportunities.