This program of study prepares students for a variety of jobs in all sectors of the economy: business enterprises, government, and not-for-profits. Those wishing to enter professional careers in accounting after graduation generally pursue certifications in a number of different areas including but not limited to public accounting (CPA), managerial accounting (CMA), internal auditing (CIA), etc. Consult your advisor for career options available in accounting. Our program is academically rigorous and experiential. The degree is designed to meet the following objectives:

• Gain knowledge in all areas of accounting: financial, managerial, systems and internal control, auditing, and taxation.
• Develop attitudes for responsible and ethical social behavior in professional practice
• Learn to apply concepts and principles to solve complex accounting organizational problems
• To become skilled in discussing and defending views in accounting effectively in written and spoken words
• Understand the research process and apply it to develop solutions to problems
• Develop skills in logical thinking, inductive and deductive reasoning, and critical analysis

In addition to meeting the DCP general admission criteria the accounting degree students are required to have current or past experience in accounting or business related fields. Further, accounting majors are required to have proficiency in accounting foundation equivalent to at least one year (6 credit hours) of basic college level accounting to be admitted to the program. In the absence of such proficiency students will be required to take AC 20100 - Financial Accounting I , and AC 20200 - Financial Accounting II  or equivalents as determined by the advisor prior to entering the program. Students may also meet this requirement through CLEP, credit by examination, or documented experiential learning using a portfolio.