Accounting: BA, BS

About This Degree

Skilled accounting graduates are in high demand as they play the vital role of communicating financial information about a business to shareholders, managers, and other decision makers. For this reason, the Utah State University School of Accountancy has developed a student-oriented teaching style in which accounting students will become experienced in financial management, business transaction tracking, financial reporting, audit, tax strategy, and information systems development. Through these academically rigorous courses, students will learn how to select and master particular accounting skill-sets that will result in rapid career growth upon graduation. Accounting is a future-focused, family-friendly, and financially rewarding career choice.

Degree options

• Students will receive a BS by completing all required courses in their major. To receive a BA, students must also gain proficiency in one or more foreign languages.
• A dual major in accounting and economics is also available. Students meeting the requirements for the dual major can receive a BA or a BS. Talk to your academic advisor to find out more about completing a dual degree.

Locations

• Beaver
• Bicknell
• Blanding
• Brigham City
• Castle Dale
• Delta
• Ephraim
• Junction
• Kanab
• Logan (Main Campus)
• Moab
• Montezuma Creek
• Monticello
• Monument Valley
• Nephi
• Panguitch
• Park City
• Price (USU Eastern)
• Richfield
• Roosevelt (Uintah Basin)
• Tooele
• Tremonton
• Vernal (Uintah Basin)
• Wendover

Location Restrictions

To view all degrees and programs available at USU, visit Degree Finder. Please note, not all degrees and programs are available at every location. We recommend searching by location unless you intend on relocating. Contact a Statewide Campuses advisor to verify program availability in your area.

View Potential Careers

With a degree in accounting, students may pursue the following careers:

• Public accountant - auditing, taxes, consulting (with graduate degree)
• Finance officer
• IRS agent
• Assurance services
• Forensic accounting
• Auditor
• Consulting services
• Information technology services
• Environmental accounting
• International accounting
• Tax and financial planning

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Course Listing (University Catalog)

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