Accounting - Information Technology

Overview

Less than 5% of the world’s accounting programs hold this status by meeting specific standards of excellence and demonstrating superior quality programs.

The Accounting - Information Technology program from Texas State University offers student-centered programs that encourage thoughtful appreciation of the ethical implications of accounting, auditing, and financial reporting.

Program Mission

The MAcy program provides a student-centered learning community that prepares a diverse student population for professional success, creates and values research and other intellectual contributions, and provides service to the profession, university, and community.

The program provides instruction and curricula emphasizing critical thinking, communication skills, and the use of technology that prepares students for the changing accounting environment. The primary goal of the program is to enable students to develop strong conceptual foundations, technical skills, and ethical decision-making practices that prepare graduates for professional licensure and certification and future leadership roles in businesses and organizations.

Career Options

The program prepares students for careers in the following areas:

• public accounting as an auditor, tax professional, forensic accountant, or business consultant
• industry as an internal auditor, controller, financial analyst, or chief financial officer
• government as an IRS agent, FBI agent, or defense contract auditor
• not-for-profit organizations
• education as an accounting academic