What can I do with a major in...?: Accounting

Degree:

• B.S.B.A. (Bachelor of Science in Business Administration)

Description:

"Accountants are found at the highest levels of responsibility in a wide variety of organizations.  These include federal, state, and local governments and nonprofit organizations, as well as business and industry of all types.  Accounting graduates also frequently use their training to enhance non-accounting careers in management, finance, law and governmental administration. Truly, a degree in accounting provides a solid foundation for a variety of successful career paths."

- CNU Undergraduate Catalog

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Accounting software
• Auditing
• Budgeting
• Critical Thinking
• Data Analysis/Interpretation
• Knowledge of business operations
• Knowledge of financial practices
• Mathematics
• Organizational Skills
• Read and Understand Financial Statements

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