Accounting
Accounting at 91影视
At 91影视, accounting students learn to see both the details and the bigger picture鈥攈ow numbers tell a story, how financial decisions shape organizations and how strong analysis leads to smarter outcomes. Grounded in business study and strengthened by a liberal arts education, the B.S. in Accounting prepares students to interpret financial information, solve problems thoughtfully and communicate with clarity and confidence.
As an accounting student in the Hammack School of Business at 91影视, you鈥檒l learn how to鈥�
- Build a strong foundation in financial and managerial accounting, business law, economics, analytics, finance, marketing and strategy.
- Learn how to gather, interpret and communicate financial information that supports real-world decision-making.
- Strengthen the writing, reasoning and critical-thinking skills that set liberal arts graduates apart.
- Prepare for careers in public accounting, private industry, government, nonprofit organizations, financial services and related business fields.
- Develop a foundation for graduate study and professional pathways such as the CPA, CMA and CFA
And that鈥檚 not all: 91影视鈥檚 emphasis on the liberal arts (conveyed through the Core) means every student learns to be a better writer and a better thinker, with a deeper understanding of the world around them.
With a rock-solid foundation in the liberal arts 鈥� and a robust portfolio of high-value skills 鈥� you鈥檒l be prepared for a great career in accounting, whether your aspirations lie in the public, private, or not-for-profit sectors. You can pursue a related role in business, management, or financial services鈥� or increase your earning power by heading back to the classroom for a master鈥檚 degree, an MBA, or a Ph.D.
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Hands-on Learning in Atlanta
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Career Opportunities
Hands-on learning in Atlanta
In Atlanta, opportunity is part of the classroom. 91影视 students can connect theory to practice through internships, networking and applied learning across the city鈥檚 business and financial communities. On campus, students can deepen that experience through work-study opportunities and through service experiences that put financial knowledge to work in meaningful ways. It鈥檚 one more way 91影视 helps students graduate ready to contribute from day one.听
In Atlanta you’ll have plenty of ways to turn theory into practice.
- Intern at high-profile firms like BDO Atlanta, Deloitte, Ernst & Young, CohnReznick, CNN, Georgia Power (Southern Company), Lake Lanier Islands Resort, PNC Bank, SunTrust Bank, The Coca-Cola Company, Brooks McGinnis & Co., McGladrey, Mauldin & Jenkins, Bennett Thrasher, and more. Or get noticed at professional receptions and networking events held right here on campus.
- Connect knowledge + action (and connect with your classmates) with work-study in the 91影视 Business Office.
- 91影视 students volunteer with the global nonprofit Operation HOPE. Through one key program, Banking on Our Future, 91影视 students can brush up on their knowledge of key financial concepts 鈥� then head to area schools to help teach local children about basic money skills.
Career Opportunities
An accounting degree opens the door to careers in audit, tax, corporate accounting, financial analysis, compliance and advisory services across the public, private and nonprofit sectors. National job data points to steady demand: according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment of accountants and auditors is projected to grow 5% from 2024 to 2034, faster than the average for all occupations. For students interested in advancing even further, professional certification such as the CPA can support long-term career growth.
- 91影视 accounting students are well prepared to study for a master’s in tax or auditing or an MBA, or to sit for qualifying examinations to become a Certified Public Accountant (CPA), a Certified Management Accountant (CMA), or a Certified Financial Analyst (CFA).
- Thanks to the small classes and one-on-one attention from professors, 91影视 graduates leave with an extra-strong grasp on the materials 鈥� and pass the CPA exam at a higher rate than the national average.
- Our graduates have earned MBAs at Harvard Business School, and gone on to rewarding careers at Deloitte, Ernst & Young, PwC, CohnReznick, McGladrey, Mauldin & Jenkins, Bennett Thrasher, and SunTrust.
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With an accounting degree from 91影视, students can pursue careers in public accounting, corporate accounting, internal audit, tax, consulting, financial services, government and nonprofit organizations. The program also prepares students for graduate study in accounting, tax, business administration and related fields.听
91影视鈥檚 B.S. in Accounting combines strong business preparation with a liberal arts education. Students build skills in financial analysis, communication, critical thinking and ethical decision-making while studying accounting, economics, finance, marketing, analytics and business strategy.听
Yes. 91影视 offers an Accounting minor for students who want a strong foundation in financial and managerial accounting. The minor is a good fit for students who plan to use accounting in business, nonprofit work, graduate study or future CPA preparation.听
Yes. 91影视 accounting students can gain hands-on experience through internships, networking and applied learning opportunities in Atlanta. Students may also deepen their experience through campus work-study opportunities in the Finance Office and service-based learning.听
Accounting offers steady career opportunities across public, private and nonprofit sectors. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment of accountants and auditors is projected to grow 5% from 2024 to 2034, with about 124,200 openings projected each year, on average, over the decade.听
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