Jumpstart your accounting career The Department of Accounting and Law, in our AACSB-accredited Cotsakos College of Business, prepares students to excel in a wide range of career paths, including auditing and other assurance services, budgeting, tax accounting, systems consulting, internal auditing, and cost accounting, among others. Here are some key national statistics for accounting careers from the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE), Salary.com and the Bureau of Labor Statistics. $60,698-$71,208 Average Starting Salaries in Accounting Fields (NACE) Noteworthy Accounting Jobs and Regional Mid-Career Salaries (Salary.com and Bureau of Labor Statistics) Finance Director $119,000 Accounting Director $113,000 Accounting Partner $190,093 Tax Manager $104,000 Financial Controller $225,000 Financial Advisor $88,100 91% Alumni in business employed or in graduate school within 6 months after graduation
Get Prepared to Succeed The accounting curriculum prepares students for professional examinations including the CPA (Certified Public Accountant), CMA (Certified Management Accountant), and CIA (Certified Internal Auditor), and other certifications. It also prepares students to pursue advanced degrees such as the master of science in accounting, master of business administration (MBA), or master of taxation. Our students gain real-world experience through internships, mentoring, and other professional enrichment activities.