Program Overview

Undergraduate Accounting Major

The University of Akron's College of Business offers an Undergraduate Accounting Major that provides students with a comprehensive education in accounting principles, practices, and theories. Accounting is the practice of recording and analyzing financial transactions to ensure a business operates efficiently and profitably.

Program Overview

The Undergraduate Accounting Major consists of at least 120 credit hours. Some of the classes included in the curriculum are:

• Accounting Principles I and II
• Principles of Finance
• Accounting Systems and Internal Control
• Business Entity Taxation
• Contemporary Federal Taxation

Degree Programs

The University of Akron's George W. Daverio School of Accounting offers three accounting degree programs:

• Bachelor of Science in Accounting (B.S.)
• Accelerated B.S./M.S.A. Accounting
• Accelerated B.S.A./Master of Taxation (MTax) The accelerated programs allow students to earn an undergraduate degree and graduate degree in approximately 5 years, totaling 150 credit hours, which is the minimum number of credit hours required to test for a CPA license in Ohio.

The Akron Advantage

The University of Akron's College of Business offers a core curriculum with a broader range of classes than its competitors, giving students a diverse, well-rounded perspective on every aspect of business and beyond. The faculty are highly credentialed and committed to delivering an exceptional learning experience. All courses are taught by experienced full-time faculty, not graduate assistants. The UA College of Business is proud to be one of fewer than 200 business schools worldwide to hold dual accreditation from AACSB.

Internships

Most accounting majors spend approximately three months working as interns in accounting firms, corporations, and other organizations. Accounting interns often do the same type of work that an entry-level, full-time employee would do in a professional organization. In 2021, the average salary for a paid internship was $22.75/hour.

Career Outcomes

An Accounting degree consistently opens up more doors for students. Possible career paths include:

• Public Accountant
• Business Advisor
• Auditor
• Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
• Controller National, regional, and local public accounting firms, as well as Fortune 500 companies and government entities, actively recruit University of Akron students. Some companies that have hired accounting graduates include:
  • Goodyear
  • EY
  • J.M. Smucker Company
  • Deloitte
  • Defense Finance and Accounting Services

Faculty

The George W. Daverio School of Accountancy at The University of Akron consists of faculty with a rich history of accounting education and close relationships with the professional community. The faculty includes professors with expertise in taxation, accounting systems, and financial reporting. For example, Julianne Jones is a Professor of Practice in Accounting and the Director of the George W. Daverio School of Accountancy, with a JD and MTax from the University of Akron and extensive experience practicing in tax.