Accountancy

Overview

In the Accountancy program, you will develop technical, interpersonal, critical-thinking and communication skills that enable you to derive and interpret information used by investors, managers and governments.

At Brock School of Business from Samford University they are committed to connecting you with accounting professionals to facilitate career and placement opportunities. They provide numerous opportunities for you to network with students, faculty, alumni and business leaders.

As a graduate of the Master of Accountancy program, you will possess an understanding of the importance of the following:

• Ethics: You will maintain personal and professional ethics and integrity while including appropriate values in developing and maintaining professional careers.
• Communication: You will effectively communicate ideas, analyses, plans, and evaluations to individuals and groups.
• Professional Research Skills: You will possess skills to perform basic financial, auditing, and tax research.
• Analytical Skills: You will possess analytical and problem solving skills necessary to enter the accounting profession.
• Teamwork: You will recognize the importance of effective team work, value diverse perspectives and skills, and willingly assume a variety of roles to accomplish team goals.
• Technical Knowledge: You will possess strong technical skills in the functional areas of accounting (financial, tax, managerial, governmental/NFP) that lay the foundation for success in today's business world.