Accounting
What is Accounting?
Accounting is the language of business. Accounting records, classifies and summarizes financial information for companies and organizations. Accountants are responsible for determining the overall financial health of an entity. Without accounting, organizations would have no basis or foundation upon which daily and long-term decisions could be made. The budgets for all business activities such as capital investment, research and development, marketing, operations, and human resources stem from the work of accountants.
What Kinds of Jobs are Available with a Degree in Economics?
The accounting profession offers boundless opportunities to build exciting and rewarding careers. As America’s most trusted information professionals, accountants can be found in every industry from entertainment to medicine. Click here to see how you might fit in the world of accounting.
To see currently available opportunities in a variety of fields, browse the American Accounting Association's career center.
Should I become a Certified Public Accountant?
Becoming a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) offers numerous benefits, including enhanced credibility in the accounting field. The certification opens up a wide range of job opportunities across various industries, often leading to higher salaries and career advancement. CPAs enjoy job stability, as their expertise is always in demand, and the credential provides opportunities for professional growth through continued education. The CPA designation can be a valuable asset for long-term career success.
Learn more about whether the CPA designation is right for you by engaging with the resources from the Association of International Certified Professional Accountants.
How can I become a certified public accountant?
The Mitchell College of Business Master of Accounting (MAcc) program is designed for those ready to level up their expertise and thrive in the world of accounting. In addition to helping you meet the coursework portion of certification requirements, comprehensive CPA exam preparation is an integral part of our MAcc curriculum. Our 100% online MAcc program is flexible, so you can earn your degree in as little as one year—on your own schedule. With AACSB Accounting accreditation, you can trust you're getting a top-tier education that prepares you to ace the CPA exam in Alabama or beyond.