Mark Skousen School of Business

Accounting

Program Description

In today’s business world, there is a growing need for accounting careers. A number of highly-publicized cases of accounting fraud, most notably the Enron scandal, have heightened the awareness of ethical practices in business and have led to the creation of new government regulations. This increased attention has spurred companies to recognize the importance of strong, honest, reliable accounting practices and to take the necessary steps to ensure that they are meeting or exceeding industry standards.

Grantham University’s Accounting program provides a broad exposure to the theories, principles, and practices increasingly needed accounting professionals. The accounting curriculum offers a solid foundation in business, management, economics, and organizational behavior. At the completion of the program, the student has the opportunity to effectively apply the skills learned in audit, tax, information systems, and general financial areas to a final auditing project offered in the capstone course.

Program Outcomes

At the successful completion of the program, the student will be able to:

• Conceptualize and analyze accounting problems
• Apply effective accounting concepts, tools, and strategies to solve problems in various business settings
• Create and analyze accounting data for effective business decision-making
• Effectively apply skills to audit, tax, systems and general financial areas 

Course Highlights

 To view the curriculum in its entirety, please download the University Catalog

“Wherever financial professionals work—in public accounting, within a public or private company, for a government agency or a non-profit organization—their stature and responsibilities have been elevated, as has the level of trust placed in them.”

- Robert Half International (RHI)

Career Specific Information

In 2006, Accountants and Auditors held about 1.3 million jobs and the job outlook for this career field is strong due to more stringent industry regulations. Accountants and auditors help to ensure that the Nation’s firms are run efficiently, its public records kept accurately, and its taxes paid properly and on time. They analyze and communicate financial information for various entities such as companies, individual clients, and government. Beyond carrying out the fundamental tasks of the occupation—preparing, analyzing, and verifying financial documents in order to provide information to clients—many accountants also offer budget analysis, financial and investment planning, information technology consulting, and limited legal services.

Job Market

In 2006, Accountants and Auditors held about 1.3 million jobs. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, accountants and auditors who have earned professional recognition through certification or licensure should have the best job prospects.

Available positions include:

• Public Accountant
• Internal or External Auditor
• Forensic Accountant
• Industrial Accountant

The information on Job Titles, Salary, and Job Growth was assembled using information from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. These are not promises or guarantees, and they should not take the place of prospective students doing their own research on other possible career outcomes.

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