Major in Accounting
Accounting is the process of identifying, recording and analyzing information necessary to evaluate the past, present and future economic activities of organizations. Accounting is often said to be the language of business. Accountants apply their skills in areas such as auditing, taxation, financial analysis, information systems, management and policy. These services are provided to large and small businesses, not-for-profit entities, and governmental units.
Careers in Accounting
Professional careers are available in public accounting as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA), in business organizations as a Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), or as a holder of a Certificate in Management Accounting (CMA). Success requires technical and communication skills, motivation and discipline. In addition, the ability to work well with others, to think creatively, and to solve new problems is important. Accounting professionals are individuals capable of doing more than maintaining a set of accounting records. Accounting in the global business environment requires that individual accountants apply their intellect, perception, judgment and integrity to each assigned task.
For more information on careers please visit the Bureau of Labor Statistics at http://www.bls.gov/OCO/
Requirements for a BS in Accounting
This is not an official document. Please refer to the appropriate OU catalog for official information regarding degree requirements. In addition to required classes in university general education, ethnic diversity and composition, and the business precore and core program, the requirements for an accounting major are:
ACC 310 Intermediate Financial Accounting I
ACC 311 Intermediate Financial Accounting II
ACC 318 Accounting Information Systems: Planning and Analysis
ACC 320 Managerial and Cost Accounting II
ACC 399 ACHIEVE III Accounting
Examples of Electives — Choose 12 credits:
ACC 401 Advanced Financial Accounting
ACC 411 Auditing
ACC 412 Government and Not-for-profit Accounting
ACC 415 Federal Income Taxation
ACC 480 Special Topics in Accounting
Accounting Organizations at OU
Accounting Aid Society
Beta Alpha Psi
OASIS
Scholarship Opportunities
Apply for Accounting-Related Scholarships
Apply for General Scholarships
Meet the Faculty, Staff and Faculty advisers in the Accounting and Finance Department
Accounting and Finance Department
Advising Resources for Accounting Majors
Please contact the Accounting Major adviser for more specific advice related to major courses
Major adviser: Lori Dorko (dorko@oakland.edu)