Accounting

About us

Earning an accounting degree offers many advantages, positioning individuals for diverse, rewarding career opportunities across various industries. The comprehensive curriculum equips students with a strong foundation in financial principles, taxation, auditing, and managerial accounting.

These specialized skills enhance one’s understanding of complex financial systems and cultivate critical thinking and problem-solving abilities crucial in today’s dynamic business environment. Additionally, obtaining an accounting degree leads to professional certifications such as Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Management Accountant (CMA), or Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA), which significantly augment career prospects and earning potential. The demand for skilled accountants remains consistently high, ensuring a steady job market and opportunities for growth and advancement within corporate firms, public accounting, government agencies, or even entrepreneurial ventures.

Programs of Study

Combining real-world professional experience with high quality business curriculum, the Carson College of Business builds business leaders of tomorrow.

Undergraduate

Accounting major

120 Credits Locations Global Pullman Vancouver

Behind every successful company is a skilled accountant who understands how to use their finance, mathematics, statistics, and economics knowledge to grow a business.

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Graduate

PhD with an Account Concentration

120 Locations Pullman

A Ph.D. in Business Administration with a concentration in Accounting equips individuals with advanced research skills and deep subject expertise, fostering a profound understanding of financial systems, policies, and practices. This qualification enables graduates to pursue esteemed roles in academia, research institutions, or leadership positions within multinational corporations, contributing significantly to the development of accounting theories and influencing strategic financial decision-making.

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Research

Every faculty member in the department has published research findings in the most respected journal in his or her field.

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Possible Careers

Jobs for accountants are projected to grow faster than the national average over the next five years. Starting salaries range from $46,000 to $80,000 based on WSU student surveys.