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Description:

The Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree with a major in Accounting prepares students for entry level positions in public and private accounting. The state of Michigan, along with many other states, requires 150 credit hours to become a certified CPA (Certified Public Accountant). Because the Cornerstone University BA degree only requires 129 semester hours, accounting majors will need to complete additional coursework to meet the 150 hour state requirement. Some students pursue additional majors or minors in finance or Computer Information systems while others pursue graduate degrees to meet this requirement.

What types of students succeed in this program?

Students successful in accounting possess strong quantitative, financial, and communication skills. Successful professional accountants are able to communicate the implications of financial reports, with an ethical standard in mind, to managers and owners.

What can I do with this major or minor?

Accounting Majors find that they have a solid foundation that can lead into a variety of career paths. These include financial management, internal and external auditing, tax preparation and planning, cost analysis, and advisory services in information systems design and implementation.

What are some of internships or partnerships with this program?

All accounting majors are required to take at least three semester hours in an internship experiences. This experience can be in large multi-national corporations and CPA firms to small local companies, governmental organizations and a variety of not-for-profit organizations. These include the MACPA (Michigan Association of Certified Public Accountants) and the IIAA (Institute of Internal Auditors).

What is the future outlook with a degree in this area?

Currently the demand for high quality accounting graduates exceeds the supply. This provides graduates with many job alternatives. Graduates should expect to develop a plan of continuous improvement of their skills and knowledge. Many will continue their education in graduate school and purse various certification programs like CPA (Certified Public Accountant), CMA (Certified Management Accountant), CFM (Certified Financial Manager), and CIA (Certified Internal Auditor).

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