Accounting is an universal business discipline, essential to all organizations by providing relevant information for decision making and facilitating the success of a strong bottom line. A degree in accounting opens the door to career opportunities in all areas of business, government and not-for-profits both locally and internationally.

Program Highlights

• Faculty members are active professionals within the accounting field
• Course options include evening and online courses
• Internships are encouraged in order to gain practical experience and professional networking.
• Each student is assigned a faculty adviser to help plan his or her curriculum, provide academic counseling and assist in career preparation.
• Learn SAP practices and applications
• Six Sigma Green Belt certification

We are entrepreneurs at heart! (click here to find out more) Louann Cummings, professor of business, shows her students an impressive display of $100 bills.

	Alumnus Kevin Moyer visited The University of Findlay in March as a College of Business Visiting Executive.   He not only discussed the topic of “Leadership and Creating Green Communities” for the public, but spoke to several business classes as well.
Kevin Moyer is executive director of energy efficiency and alternative energy programs for the Toledo/Lucas County Port Authority. Moyer’s diverse general management career has spanned more than 20 years in Fortune 500 senior executive roles in specialty financial services, high technology and automotive markets.

Options and Advantages

UF offers a bachelor of science degree

• Fully accredited by the Higher Learning Commission
• In candidacy for accreditation the the Accreditation Council for Business Schools & Programs (ACBSP)
  

Five-year CPA track (Certified Public Accountant)

• Earn a bachelor's degree in accounting and a master's degree in business administration in five years
• During the MBA you can take up to two CPA review classes and potentially pass half of the CPA exam
  
• Through internships, students have opportunities to log experience toward the 2,000-hour requirement to earn a CPA
• Students accepted into the CPA track program will have a CPA as a professional mentor
  
• Earn approximately $135,000 annually with a CPA certification

Four-year CMA track (Certified Management Accountant)

• Combine a bachelor’s degree in business with a CMA designation
• Earn approximately $27,000 more annually with a CMA

Certified public accountant	Auditor
Chief financial officer	Business analyst
Business development manager	Strategic planner
Accounting manager	Financial adviser
Cost accountant	Budget analyst