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Accounting
The purpose of accounting is to provide relevant information to decision makers, managers, investors, creditors, labor unions, government regulators, and others interested in the financial well being and future of any entity of economic activity such as a business, government, charity, or an individual.
The purpose of accounting is to provide relevant information to decision makers, managers, investors, creditors, labor unions, government regulators, and others interested in the financial well being and future of any entity of economic activity such as a business, government, charity, or an individual.
Student Accounting Association
The Student Accounting Association has the objective of exposing students to the various professions and opportunities available in the accounting field. It serves as an umbrella organization to include the student chapters of the Institute of Management Accountants (IMA), the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA), and the Georgia Society of CPAs (GSCPA). Students have the opportunity to become members of these professional organizations to enhance their knowledge and prepare them for their new professions. Additional benefits of student membership include the networking and mentoring opportunities that may arise due to the involvement of local professionals in the activities of the organization.
A Degree in Accounting
A major in Accounting, will grant you a Bachelor of Business Administration, BBA degree, with a focus on Accounting. Below is a sample of Area of Specialization (27 Hrs) Accounting courses.
Accounting, BBA
Accounting Minor (Business Majors)
Accounting Minor (Non-Business Majors)
Accounting Career Paths
A degree in accounting offers a rewarding and lucrative career path with vast opportunities for growth and professional advancement.
Those careers include:
- Tax planning and compliance
- Auditing
- Information systems
- Management advising services
- General accounting
- Cost accounting
- Public accounting firms
- Government agencies
- Banks and other financial institutions
- Nonprofit organizations
- Healthcare industry
- Service and manufacturing companies
- Consulting practices
- Private practice
Resources
Professional Organizations
American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA)
Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE)
Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB)
Georgia Society of CPAs (GSCPA)
Institute of Management Accountants (IMA)
Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA)
American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA)
Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE)
Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB)
Georgia Society of CPAs (GSCPA)
Institute of Management Accountants (IMA)
Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA)
Certification Exams
Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE)
Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)
Certified Internal Auditor (CIA)
Certified Management Accountant (CMA)
Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA)
Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE)
Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)
Certified Internal Auditor (CIA)
Certified Management Accountant (CMA)
Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA)
Financial Reporting
Securities and Exchange Commission – Edgar Reporting System
Securities and Exchange Commission – Edgar Reporting System