Accounting - Mesa State College - Mesa CO

Accounting from Mesa State College - Mesa CO is a Campus Bachelor Accountancy degree that prepares you for a Accounting career. If you are considering a career in business, becoming a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) will allow you to be a star player on any business team. Because CPAs understand the nuts-and-bolts of finance, their expertise is valued everywhere, from high technology companies to the music industry to the fast-paced world of electronic commerce. The CPA designation is a stepping stone to whatever business career you can imagine. Did you know that the chairmen of several Fortune 500 companies, including Nike (Phil Knight), Home Depot (Arthur Blank), and UNISYS (Lawrence Weinbach) are CPAs? At Mesa State College, our goal is to provide the foundation for our graduates to have a successful career as a professional accountant. We provide several ways in which you can focus your accounting education. The bachelor of science degree in accounting has concentration areas in public accounting and information technology. We also offer a combined 5 year program which will allow you to graduate with a public accounting baccalaureate degree and an MBA. This is especially attractive with the national movement toward the 150 hour education requirement. Opportunities for cooperative education supplement the classroom with actual work environment experiences. There are two degree distinctions within the Bachelor of Science in Accounting major: Information Technology and Public Accounting. A minor in Accounting is also available. Information Technology The Bachelor of Science in Accounting is a degree in demand today as organizations face the challenge of increased financial reporting and responsibility. This program provides students with basic business skills as well as the accounting knowledge needed to pass the Certified Public Accounting (CPA) exam. Graduates of this program have a very high CPA pass rate and are employed in a variety of areas such as: accounting firms, businesses, medical, and non-profit organizations. Public Accounting Accounting is the one degree with 360 degrees of possibilities. Every business needs accounting help, whether it's a Wall Street law firm, a professional sports team, movie production company, or a rock band. With the proper accounting education, your employment options are endless. The Accounting Information Technology concentration provides students with basic business skills, the accounting knowledge for various professional certificates, and the information system knowledge necessary to design and maintain accounting information systems. Most graduates will have job offers months before they graduate. View more details on Colorado Mesa University . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Accountancy courses.