Accounting major, bachelor degree, master degree

Bachelor of Accounting

A Bachelor of Accounting degree program typically introduces students to fundamental accounting practices as well as the many possible accounting areas and responsibilities they're likely to encounter in entry-to-mid-level positions. This may include how to prepare financial statements, basic accounting ethics and federal finance regulations, auditing methods, individual and corporate tax law, and a wide range of standard business principles and practices.

Standard core accounting courses for a bachelor's degree may include:

• Applied Business Mathematics

• Principles of Accounting I

• Introduction to Business

• Managerial Accounting

Master of Accounting

Similar to the bachelor's level, there are multiple ways to pursue a master's degree in the field of accounting. Some colleges and universities offer a Master of Accounting Degree, though an MBA with an accounting specialization which may also be an option to look into. Pursuing a master's level degree program in accounting offers students the chance to build on what they learned in their bachelor's program as well as courses which may typically be focused more on transitioning to upper-level management positions.

Courses in a MBA-Accounting program may include:

• Global Financial Management

• Accounting for Managers

• Accounting Information Systems

• Public and Not-for-Profit Accounting