Accounting

Overview

The  Accounting program from The University of Texas at Arlington  is more specialized degrees which build on the individual's prior background in accounting and business-related subjects.

The mission of the Department of Accounting is to:

• prepare students from diverse backgrounds for professional careers in accounting,
• create, interpret, and disseminate knowledge of accounting, and
• provide service to the University and accounting profession.

Career

Accountants serve as analysts, consultants, and problem-solvers in business and government. Earning an accounting degree opens up a diverse array of career opportunities including: partner in an international accounting or consulting firm, corporate controller, chief financial officer, director of internal auditing, financial planner, or commercial lender. Compensation is highly competitive with excellent geographic mobility. Upward career mobility is outstanding.

Students of accounting learn to use and control information technology systems, prepare and analyze financial reports, structure business transactions, and develop effective business plans. Individuals who like being challenged by a variety of situations and technologies and who enjoy identifying, analyzing, and solving problems are well-suited to majoring in accounting.