Graduate profile

Accounting majors take an array of courses from all principal areas of accounting: financial, managerial, auditing, tax and business information systems. They complete a blend of accounting, business, economics, law, and information technology courses because accountants have a broad range of managerial responsibilities in today's business world.

Accounting department graduates may pursue exciting careers in the private (freelance, corporate and not-for-profit) or public sector as:

• Accountants

• Auditors

• Budget Accountants

• Business and Management Consultants

• Business Information Systems Analysts

• Chief Financial Officers

• Controllers-Treasurers

• Cost and Management Accountants

• Financial and Investment Analysts

• Internal Auditors

• Inland Revenue Specialists

• Project Managers

• Tax Accountants

Graduates may also follow careers in education or the government and join CPA firms.