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ACCOUNTING Do you want a versatile, high-demand major offering great flexibility and high-paying career opportunities? Do you want to become a critical business thinker and problem-solver? Are you interested in moving quickly into leadership positions? The backbone of every business is its finances and a sharp accountant keeping things balanced and organized. But beyond that, accounting careers take many different forms, including financial analyst, auditor, fraud and forensic adviser, tax manager, internal auditor, and more. Our nationally accredited accounting program offers a strong foundation in qualitative and quantitative business skills, giving you the flexibility and acumen to pivot careers quickly as the business environment changes. Plus, many students earn well-paying internships along the way, so they graduate with experience and a résumé boost.
YOU WILL LEARN TO: • Understand and analyze financial data which is critical for all organizations • Make and guide business decisions using technical and communication skills • Bring value as a business advisor • Sharpen your analytical and critical thinking skills • Understand and speak the language of business • Grasp concepts universal in the business world • Gain an understanding of how financial decisions are made and their impact
THE ST. KATE’S DIFFERENCE
REPUTATION: Companies know St. Kate’s produces exceptional women leaders. SOLID FOUNDATION: Special emphasis on critical business thinking and problem-solving.
CAREER PATHS TO EXPLORE
CONTROLLER Guides high-level financial decisions for an organization and is part of the strategic leadership team. They provide financial guidance and oversee all aspects of the financial statements AUDITOR Provide assurance as the integrity of management’s financial statements while employing critical financial thinking skills and a risk assessment process while ensuring compliance with accounting standards FINANCIAL ANALYST Help provide and analyze financial data to aid in making a variety of business decisions INCOME TAX PREPARER Stay on top of ever-changing tax legislation and help individual clients or businesses review financial records, prepare, and submit annual income tax returns
LEADERSHIP: Emphasis on educating accountants to lead and influence. CAREER CONNECTIONS: Highly networked faculty who can introduce you to a wide range of careers and connect you with internship and job opportunities.