Accounting - Eastern Kentucky University

Accounting from Eastern Kentucky University is a Campus Bachelor Accountancy degree that prepares you for a Accounting career. Accounting has long been one of the most respected and trusted professions. Accounting prepares students for careers in public accounting, industry, non-profit, and government organizations. As a result, demand for accounting graduates and starting salaries in accounting have consistently been among the highest for new college graduates. The accounting degree opens the door to many professional possibilities including: Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Management Accountant (CMA), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Government Financial Manager (CGFM), Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), Certified Forensic Accountant (Cr.FA), Certified Valuation Analyst (CVA), Personal Financial Specialist (PFS). The BBA in Accounting program at EKU is nationally accredited and is designed to provide students with the solid educational foundation that employers expect of today's graduates. This foundation not only includes the technical accounting knowledge necessary to successfully pass the various professional examinations, but also includes a strong general business background that allows accounting professionals to move quickly into upper management positions or become business entrepreneurs themselves. Career Paths Students in accounting are preparing to enter careers which will lead them into public accounting, private accounting , or governmental organizations. In Public Accounting (CPA firm), students can specialize in: Auditing, Taxation, Management Consulting Services, Forensic Accounting , Litigation Support, Financial Planning, and Business Valuation. Private Accounting (working in business, industry, or non-profit organizations) gives students careers opportunities in: General Accounting , Cost Accounting, Taxation, Internal Auditing, Computer Systems Analyst, Security Analyst, and more. Local, state, and Federal governments need accountants in many different agencies: Federal Bureau of Investigation, Internal Revenue Service, General Accounting Office, Kentucky Revenue Cabinet, and many others. View more details on Eastern Kentucky University . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Accountancy courses.