Accounting

The Accounting major will prepare students for careers in public accounting, industry and government. Accounting professionals are individuals capable of doing more than maintaining sets of accounting records as they focus on analyzing and measuring business activity, processing that data into reports and communicating the information to decision makers. Accountants apply their skills in areas such as auditing, cost management, financial analysis, information systems, management, policy and taxation. Accounting is often the pathway to top management of a corporation.

See also Master of Accounting

MAJOR REQUIREMENTS

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Donna Free (upper level questions about CPA and MAcc Program)
Faculty adviser - major
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Kathryn Schaefer
Faculty adviser - minor
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A minor in accounting provides students with a background in financial and managerial accounting. The knowledge gained through this minor can be applied to many career paths – those directly related to accounting and finance as well as careers in other settings including corporate, small business and not-for-profit organizations.

MINOR REQUIREMENTS

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Kathryn Schaefer
Faculty adviser - minor
[email protected]

Donna Free (upper level questions about CPA and MAcc Program)
Faculty adviser - major
[email protected]

Elevate your accounting career with the Accounting, Combined B.S./MAcc, designed to help high-achieving students earn both a bachelor’s and master’s degree more efficiently. This integrated program streamlines your education, allowing you to complete graduate-level courses while still working toward your undergraduate degree. With a curriculum that blends essential knowledge across multiple disciplines, you’ll gain advanced skills and a competitive edge in less time. High academic achievers can even waive the GMAT requirement, making the path to success smoother than ever. Learn more about the Accounting, Combined B.S./MAcc and start your journey to becoming a leader in the accounting field.

The OU Pledge is Oakland University’s commitment to provide undergraduate students with opportunities for meaningful, hands-on learning. This commitment seeks to enhance students’ academic knowledge with experiential learning, internships and/or research experiences that empower them to make substantive professional contributions.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Analysis
• Listening
• Problem solving/creativity
• Interpersonal
• Generalizing from cases to theory
• Logical thinking
• Communication
• Motivation

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
A career in accounting can be exciting, dynamic and demanding. The rewards for hard work are significant and afford ambitious professionals unlimited career possibilities. For more information on careers please visit the Bureau of Labor Statistics or O*Net.

CAREER CHOICES
Public Accounting

• Auditing
• Taxation
• Consulting

Managerial Accounting

• Cost Accounting
• Budgeting
• Internal Audit

Not-for-Profit Accounting

• Governmental Accounting
• Accounting Information Systems

ORGANIZATIONS THAT COMMONLY EMPLOY ACCOUNTING MAJORS

• Alan C. Young & Associates
• Deloitte
• Ernst & Young
• Meritor
• Plante Moran
• PricewaterhouseCoopers
• Rehmann

JOB OPENINGS
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ACCOUNTING ORGANIZATIONS AT OU
Beta Alpha Psi (Professional Financial Information Fraternity)
OASIS (Oakland Accounting Students Information Society)
Student Organizations

CAREER OUTLOOK*
Wage Range | $27,050 - $128,680
Median Annual Wage | $49,000 - $106,000
National Growth | 5% by 2032

*Data from the National Bureau of Labor and Statistics