Accounting, BS
Program Details
- Location
- Akron Campus
- Level
- undergraduate
- Degree/Program Type
- Bachelor of Science / major
- Format
- In-person
- Course Info
- Course Info
- College
- Dean's Office, College of Business
- School/Department
- George W. Daverio School of Accountancy
Program Contact
- CoB Undergraduate Advising
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CoB Undergraduate Advising
Overview
The accounting field is full of exciting opportunities — and it's expected to grow faster than the average occupation through 2033. Stand out from other applicants with an accounting degree from The University of Akron.
Our program is immersive. You’ll build a strong business foundation, develop key technical skills, and gain real-world accounting experience. You’ll study with accomplished faculty members who are passionate about teaching. And you’ll network with industry professionals through internships, career fairs and campus visits. Outside of the classroom, accounting majors connect with peers through events and student orgs, including the School of Accountancy’s nationally recognized, and award-winning Beta Alpha Psi honors organization.
Along the way, you will receive personalized academic advising to help you reach your individual career goals, whether you’re looking to pursue your CPA license, want to work in corporate accounting or find a financial role with a nonprofit or government agency.
Dual Degree Opportunities
As an undergraduate student in accounting at The University of Akron, you can also boost your employment opportunities and earning potential with one of our accelerated programs (Master of Taxation or Master of Science in Accountancy). You’ll graduate with a bachelor’s AND master’s degree in less time — while preparing to sit for the CPA licensure exam. This saves you time and money in the long run.
Admissions Requirements
The University of Akron Bulletin acts as a guide for degree requirements, however official requirements are established at the time of transfer and admission to the degree-granting college. Once enrolled, students should refer to the degree progress report which is definitive for graduation requirements.
See degree requirements for the B.S. in Accounting here.
See a recommended sequence of courses here.
Career Outcomes
A degree in accounting paves the way for exciting career opportunities in the financial sector and beyond. Our graduates work in roles such as:
Staff accountant
Tax advisor
Auditor, including forensic accountant
Business advisor
Controller
Financial analyst
Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
Additionally, many of our students pursue a master’s degree in accounting or taxation, to increase their technical knowledge leading to CPA readiness and/or advancement into executive-level roles.
The accounting major is part of The George W. Daverio School of Accountancy. Here’s a closer look at what you’ll learn.
Your required and elective accounting and business courses may include:
- Business Analytics
- Cost Management & Control
- Contemporary Federal Taxation
- Advanced Applied Analytics & Decision Making
- Information Systems Security
- Artificial Intelligence for Accounting
- Forensic Accounting & Fraud Analysis
- Spreadsheet Modeling & Decision Analysis
Accounting majors may also be interested in accelerated programs, which allow you to graduate with two degrees in about five years (or less if you have CCP credits). These options are:
The Akron Advantage
Our experience-rich, career-focused accounting program will set you up for success after graduation.
Career readiness is crucial. All College of Business students participate in our Experience Guarantee professional development program. You’ll choose from a mix of required and optional experiences, all geared to help you make connections and find your dream job after graduation. These could include:
- Resume workshops
- Professional online profile development (LinkedIn, Handshake)
- Career fairs
- Suit-up week activities
- Guest speakers
- Mock interviews
- Company visits
- Leadership development courses
Hundreds of national, regional and local firms and corporations recruit our highly qualified accounting majors. Accounting majors at Akron hold summer or semester-long internships with accounting firms, corporations, nonprofits and other organizations. Many of these positions are paid, with an average of $27 per hour. Often these internships even lead to full-time employment after graduation.
Recent internship sites include global, regional and local organizations such as:
- The J.M. Smucker’s Company
- Cohen & Co.
- Deloitte
- EY
- Huntington Bank
- BDO
- Plante Moran
- Goodyear
Career readiness is crucial. All College of Business students participate in our Experience Guarantee professional development program. You’ll choose from a mix of required and optional experiences, all geared to help you make connections and find your dream job after graduation. These could include:
- Resume workshops
- Professional online profile development (LinkedIn, Handshake)
- Career fairs
- Suit-up week activities
- Guest speakers
- Mock interviews
- Company visits
- Leadership development courses
Hundreds of national, regional and local firms and corporations recruit our highly qualified accounting majors. Accounting majors at Akron hold summer or semester-long internships with accounting firms, corporations, nonprofits and other organizations. Many of these positions are paid, with an average of $27 per hour. Often these internships even lead to full-time employment after graduation.
Recent internship sites include global, regional and local organizations such as:
- The J.M. Smucker’s Company
- Cohen & Co.
- Deloitte
- EY
- Huntington Bank
- BDO
- Plante Moran
- Goodyear
Akron Means Business
The AACSB-accredited accounting major is part of the University’s nationally ranked College of Business.
Top 1% of business schools
We’re among a few business schools worldwide to achieve dual AACSB-accreditation for business and accounting.
Career Placement
We have consistently high job placement rates with Big Four firms, regional and local accounting firms, Fortune 500 companies, and government agencies.
Strong CPA Exam Prep
Students have access to CPA review resources and achieve high pass rates compared to national averages.
Ways to Get Involved
As an accounting student, you’ll find countless ways to get involved beyond the classroom, from student organizations like Beta Alpha Psi to networking events, competitions, and honor societies that connect you with top firms and real-world experience.
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