Accounting

Professor Thomas Gavin, Head

Mission Statement

The mission of the Accounting Program is to:

Advance the mission of the College of Business
Provide students majoring in undergraduate accounting an opportunity to acquire the knowledge and skills necessary for success in an accounting career or graduate program
Provide students majoring in other business disciplines an opportunity to acquire sufficient accounting knowledge and skills
Provide fundamental accounting knowledge to non-business students
Provide a graduate program of advanced study in accounting to enable students to advance professionally in their careers
Engage in research that serves the needs and interests of accounting and business and supports learning and pedagogical research to enhance the education process.

The Department of Accounting offers a program designed to prepare students for positions in the profit and nonprofit sectors. The Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration may be obtained with a concentration in Accounting.

The Department of Accounting is committed to providing high quality educational programs supported by ongoing faculty research and active participation in community and professional organizations.