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The Accounting (BSBA) 学位 at Appalachian State University introduces and further develops skills in various areas of accounting, including the recording and reporting of financial performance, tax return preparation, cost accounting, information systems and auditing. Knowledge and skills in these areas prepare you to become a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and pursue a career in public accounting, industry or government.
Major selling points of the program include employability and faculty/student interaction. 教师 members in the Department of Accounting are known for giving personal attention to their students, 和ir 连接ions with employers foster networking opportunities that lead to career-starting internships and full-time jobs. Accounting students are strongly encouraged to participate in an internship, for which they will receive academic credit and gain valuable experience in the accounting profession (most internships are also well paid). The majority of internships lead to permanent employment for students after graduation.
After Graduation
就业: Students find jobs in public accounting, industry, non-profit organizations, and government. Firms that consistently hire App State accounting graduates include: PriceWaterhouseCoopers, 德勤, 毕马威(KPMG), 恩斯特 & 年轻的, 均富, McGladrey, BDO, Dixon Hughes Goodman, CohnReznick, 樱桃贝卡尔特, 美国银行, 富国银行(Wells Fargo), and a number of other smaller firms in and around North Carolina.
Graduate school: Many graduates stay at App State for the one-year Master of Science in Accounting 学位. This 学位 provides advanced education for people pursuing careers in accounting at the professional level.
Professional Licensure
This is a program that can lead to licensure or certification in North Carolina. Appalachian State University cannot confirm whether this program will meet the requirements for professional licensure in other states or territories.
If this applies to you, check the Professional Licensure webpage for information on licensure requirements and licensing agencies in other states. Or, you may address questions to State Authorization at App State at stateauthorization@basilinfracon.com or 828-262-7559.
人
未成年人
A minor is not required. A popular choice, however, is Computer Information Systems.
Engagement Outside the Classroom
Beta Alpha Psi (BAP): International honorary organization for financial information students and professionals. The App State chapter of Beta Alpha Psi has consistently earned superior chapter status from the national organization throughout the past 25 years.
Beta Gamma Sigma Honor Society: Membership in this group is the highest international recognition a student in business can receive in an undergraduate or master’s program at an AACSB accredited school.
Institute of Management Accountants (IMA): IMA is a community dedicated to 连接ing accounting, finance and business students on college campuses. App State’s student IMA chapter engages in hosting and sponsoring talks with local business leaders, helps students find opportunities and make career decisions, and provides community service opportunities.
Global Learning
App State is committed to introducing students to different cultures and teaching them how to live and interact in a global society.
All business students fulfill an international requirement, and an increasing number choose to 出国留学 through a wide variety of exchange 项目. The college maintains partnerships with universities across the globe and continues to expand groundbreaking opportunities in emerging markets.
Admission Requirements
Requirements for declaring a major within the Walker College of Business are detailed 在这里.
Why Appalachian?
- App State accounting majors have a CPA pass rate that exceeds the national and North Carolina averages.
- The department hosts an annual “Meet the Firms” event, which brings approximately 25 accounting firms looking for interns and full-time employees to campus to meet and 连接 with students.
- Prior to participating in the internship recruiting process, junior-level students are encouraged to attend a series of seminars on career opportunities, resume preparation, interviewing skills and other areas of career development.
- Many students stay for App State’s one-year Master of Science in Accounting 学位, which provides additional preparation for students’ future careers as well as support for preparing for the CPA exam.
- The Department of Accounting awards more than 50 scholarships each year, with amounts ranging from $500 to $5,000.
位置
布恩和 胡桃木
职业生涯
Starting salaries average between $45,000 and $55,000. Career possibilities include the following:
- 审计师
- 银行审单人员
- Chief Financial Officer
- 控制器
- Cost Accountant
- 联邦调查局特工
- Financial Analyst
- Forensic Accountant
- 欺诈审查员
- Governmental Accountant
- Internal 审计师
- IRS Investigator
- Management Consultant
- Systems Analyst
- 税务专家
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联系人
Dr. Pennie巴格利
椅子
bagleypl@basilinfracon.com
828-262-6213