Accounting
Accounting
From a small one person business to a world-wide conglomerate, every
organization needs an accurate record of its dealings. Accounting is
that "memory bank" that not only keeps track of the past but also allows
us to examine and analyze events so we can plan our future in the
financial world. Simply stated, accounting is the recording,
summarizing, and analysis of business or financial transactions and
information Since accounting touches every aspect of our lives in one
way or another, there will always be a need for qualified members of the
accounting profession.
The B.S. degree program with a major in accounting is for students
interested in becoming certified public accountants or specializing in
the accounting industry. Certified public accountants are licensed
professionals, and serve in a variety of roles and organizations. Most
CPAs are employed by accounting firms, or are self-employed, providing
auditing and tax services to a wide variety of clients. Many CPAs are
employed by government, particularly in state and federal tax
departments. Private corporations also employ CPAs for various
accounting functions.