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The Accounting Professional
When you earn your accounting degree, employers know that you have a broad range of business skills and professional qualities that are in high demand in today's business environment. As an accounting professional, you can work within a company or governmental unit or seek a career path as a business consultant. Professional accountants enjoy job stability and financial security that continues to increase with the growth in demand for their skills.The Accounting Major At Texas State
The BBA degree in accounting at Texas State allows students to set a foundation for almost any career in business. Students are provided with an understanding of current accounting and management theories (including their practical applications), and they learn how to manage ethical situations in their professional careers. Knowledge gained in the program will allow for career paths that include public accounting, business and industry, government, not-for-profit, and education.
.jpg) | DegreesThe following are degrees offered by the Department of Accounting:- BBA with a major in accounting - 5-Year Integrated Program - Master of Accountancy (MAcy) - Master of Science in Accountancy and Information Technology (MsAIT) |
Accounting Is One Of The Most Exciting Majors On Campus
· ACCOUNTING STUDENTS ARE ACTIVELY INVOLVED
o The Accounting Club and Beta Alpha Psi, professional honorary society, meet weekly and produce Resume Books of members
o Beta Alpha Psi helps San Marcos with its nationally recognized voluntary income tax assistance program (VITA)
o Check out the accounting club’s website at http://www.business.txstate.edu/acctclub
· ACCOUNTING PRODUCES EXCELLENT OUTCOMES FOR STUDENTS
o Employers attend and make presentations at accounting club meetings as well as interact with student members
o Accountants are frequently corporate leaders as CFO’s or CEO’s
o Professional accountants may earn certificates such as certified public accountant (CPA), certified management accountant (CMA), certified internal auditor (CIA) and others
o Accounting was recently ranked by the National Association of Colleges and Employers as the number one major sought by employers
· ACCOUNTING STUDENTS ARE WINNERS
o Beta Alpha Psi wins organizational competitions
o Accounting students are leaders across the campus
o Accounting students have the highest GPA’s in the McCoy college
 | CPACertified Public Accountant (CPA) is the statutory title of qualified accountants in the United States who have passed the Uniform Certified Public Accountant Examination and have met additional state education and experience requirements for certification as a CPA. In most U.S. states, only CPAs who are licensed are able to provide to the public attestation (including auditing) opinions on financial statements. The MAcy program can be used to satisfy the 150-hour education requirement for the Texas CPA Exam. One year of work experience required for CPA designation is waived for those students who have 150 hours of college credit or who hold a graduate degree. Information on taking the CPA exam can be found here. |