Accounting Focus

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George Mason University's accounting concentration prepares you for a career in public, private, or governmental accounting. Whether you want to open your own accounting practice, make partner at a major accounting firm, or investigate financial crimes as an FBI agent, opportunity awaits.

Our graduates are employed by the assurance, tax advisory, and consulting groups of the top accounting firms as well as Fortune 100 companies. Our proximity to the nation's capital provides unique opportunities for our graduates to work in government and in the federal practices of public accounting firms.

George Mason University's Costello College of Business accounting program has earned endorsement by the IMA (Institute of Management Accountants), one of the largest and most respected associations focused exclusively on advancing the management accounting profession.

The Accounting Roadmap is a suggested roadmap to guide you, credit-by-credit, through the accounting concentration and accounting graduate programs at the Costello College of Business at George Mason University.

The accelerated master of science in accounting is designed exclusively for high-performing students pursuing a BS in business with a concentration in accounting. Students can earn both a BS in business and an MS in accounting in just five years, while working toward the 150 credits needed for the CPA requirements.

You may formally apply for this program if you have a GPA of 3.0 or above and have earned at least 60 credits. Interested students should speak to their advisor for more information on the application process.

The Costello College of Business Honors Program is a great opportunity for high-achieving students to distinguish themselves academically, gain valuable professional experience, and enhance their resume with unique events led by industry professionals. Learn more about the Costello College of Business Honors Program.

Welcome to Accounting In Focus, a resource site to help you succeed in your accounting classes. Think of me as your personal tutor, guiding you through each lesson. Each topic has important concepts, examples, and videos to assist your understanding of the topic

Managerial/Cost accounting covers topics relating to planning, controlling, and decision making. This course covers cost behavior, break-even point, variable and absorption costing, budgeting and other related topics.

LSU Shreveport

The online MBA in Accounting is offered through LSU Shreveport. This program helps students prepare for careers in accounting. The accounting program is designed for current industry professionals who need flexibility in class scheduling and those looking to pursue a career in accounting.

The jobs and workplace of tomorrow are going to be so dramatically different. One of the advantages here at LSUS is that we have woven, through the fabric of our university, the idea of entrepreneurship and entrepreneurial thinking, the ability to pivot and adapt, and the ability to quickly recognize and evaluate opportunities

The total cost above does not include transfer credit or financial aid. Cost per credit hour and fees are subject to change. Fee schedules may vary by program depending on course-specific fees for proctoring and/or books. Please contact a Student Success Coach for more information.

All students pursuing a Master of Business Administration with an Accounting Concentration or Specialization must complete the core courses. These courses will prepare students with a solid foundation in managerial accounting and finance while also helping them develop the skills to lead and strategize in organizations.

Graduate School Admission:

Unconditional Admission: For unconditional admission to graduate study, students must be in satisfactory standing at the last institution attended and meet all admission requirements of a degree program and one of the following:

International applicants must meet regular admission requirements for their selected program. In addition, you may be required to submit additional information. Learn more about international admission requirements.

*Professional experience is determined on a case-by-case basis using a resume and any requested supporting documents. The LSUS Admissions Committee evaluates an individual's accomplishments, roles, and responsibilities to determine the total number of years of professional experience.

The College of Business at Louisiana State University Shreveport is accredited by The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB International). Less than 5 percent of all business schools worldwide meet AACSB International's demanding standards.

As the professional landscape continues to evolve, a Master of Business Administration in Accounting can keep you competitive. This degree provides graduates with the leadership and organizational skills to help them land a managerial role that can increase their responsibilities and pay.

The online MBA program from LSUS was also ranked #1 among the top 50 MBAs in the nation by Intelligent.com in 2021. Our rigorous and comprehensive course work offers students a strong understanding of subjects both fundamental and contemporary.

The LSU family of institutions offers several Online MBA degree choices. Find your path among focus areas like data analytics, project management, and marketing. View more information here: Online MBAs

The basic purpose of accounting is to provide relevant information to management, investors, creditors, government and the general public. Accounting is an indispensable skill to running a business. Accountants participate in planning, analyzing and steering the activities of forms and individuals; providing tax advice and preparation services; and preparing statistics for private and government surveys.

For an overview of careers in accounting, including average yearly salaries and sample occupations, please review the Careers in Accounting handout. For additional questions and career guidance, please consult Anderson Career Services.

The Accounting Concentration falls within the Accounting Department. For more information about this department, including contact information for the department chair, please visit the Accounting Department Website.

You'll take courses that explore the core values of the College of Business with a focus on sustainability, ethical practices, and using business for a better world. These values are woven throughout your entire degree and they'll help inform your decision-making processes as you begin a career in the accounting field.

Our faculty have a track record of empowering student achievement. Using a proven blend of teaching methods and real-world experiences, they will provide countless opportunities to explore your career goals.

Accounting professionals are responsible for solving complex problems within the business world, meaning that students must have a variety of tools and skills at their disposal. To fully prepare students for future career opportunities, our faculty are highly experienced in a number of fields across the industry, including:

The Accounting Option prepares students for careers in private, government, non-profit and public accounting. Demand for accountants is extremely high as businesses work to plan, manage and control their operations. Graduates can serve as internal auditors, managerial accountants, tax examiners, budget analysts or government auditors. After completing this option, students are eligible to take the Certified Management Accounting (CMA) exam. If you want to be a Certified Public Accountant (CPA), a minimum of 225 quarter hours or five years of college is required.

After completing the two-year Accounting Option, students are eligible to take the Certified Management Accountant (CMA) exam. Students who wish to become a Certified Public Accountant (CPA), however, should plan on spending three years in the program. To take the CPA exam, a student needs a minimum of 225 quarter hours or five years of college (a master degree is not required).

In addition to public accounting, the Accounting Option will thoroughly prepare students for careers in private, government and non-profit accounting. The curriculum is designed to enable graduates to fill a number of corporate positions such as internal auditor, managerial accountant and tax accountant. Graduates will also be prepared to serve in government positions such as tax examiner, budget analyst and government auditor. You can get more information from the Washington Society of Certified Public Accountants.

To focus in Accounting at Western Oregon University, 24 upper division credit hours in accounting are required. Completion of these courses will help qualify the student to sit for the Certified Public Accountant (CPA*) and/or Certified Management Accountant (CMA**) exams.

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This program prepares individuals to practice the profession of accounting and to perform related business functions. This includes instruction in accounting principles and theory, financial accounting, managerial accounting, cost accounting, budget control, tax accounting, legal aspects of accounting, reporting procedures, statement analysis, planning and consulting, business information systems, accounting research methods, professional standards and ethics, and applications to specific for-profit, public, and non-profit organizations.

NOTE: Students must complete all Business Administration Major Core Requirements and must complete Major Concentration Requirements (total of 30 units) in order to receive the certificate in the concentration area of their choice.

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