BS.ACCOUNTING - Accounting (BS)

Accounting (BS)

Accounting is an influential profession affording real opportunities to contribute to the profitability and operational effectiveness of organizations. As organizations and the economic environment become more complex, accounting records, analyses, and reports become more critical to guiding and controlling the organization. According to the U.S. Department of Commerce, Bureau of Labor Statistics, the demand for accountants has been increasing for a number of years and is expected to continue rising. The accountant's activities address two major concerns in the organization. First, the accountant reports at regular intervals on the progress and financial situation of the organization in order to inform the decisions made by management, creditors, investors, government agencies, and employees. Second, the accountant provides expertise in the interpretation of financial information to answer questions, solve problems, and project future trends.

The Aurora University accounting major is designed to prepare students for careers in public accounting firms, corporations, not-for-profit organizations, and in government service. Students take courses emphasizing managerial and financial accounting to prepare for the Certified Public Accountant (CPA) professional examination. Undergraduate students also benefit from a required professional internship experience in the accounting field.

The undergraduate accounting program is designed for undergraduate students interested in pursuing CPA, CMA, or other industry credentials. The accounting major includes all accounting and business credits required to sit for the CPA examination in Illinois. Students planning on becoming a Certified Public Accountant in Illinois are required by the State of Illinois to complete 30 additional semester hours beyond the bachelor's degree in accounting to be eligible to take the CPA examination (150 total semester hours are required).