Accounting

Overview

As one of the prestigious accounting programs in the country, we are committed to maintaining the highest quality faculty and providing a wide array of learning experiences for our students. Interactive and rigorous classes focus on developing proficiencies in technical accounting, as well as current technology and communication skills. Our students participate in a senior assignment where they research recent accounting issues, which is unique to SIUE.

What can I do with a degree in accounting?

Graduates understand the environment in which business operates and can analyze how business operations are impacted by economic, social, political and legal environments.

Graduates of the accountancy program are well prepared for careers in:

Financial reporting
Internal auditing
Tax accounting
Managerial accounting
Not-for-profit accounting
Certified management accountant
Certified internal auditor

Most of our students aspire to become certified public accountants (CPAs), which requires 150 hours of college credit. Our Master of Science in accounting (MSA) program is designed to fulfill the additional 30 hours beyond the 120 hours required for the BSA. For students completing their BSA who have earned at least 150 hours, our undergraduate curriculum meets the requirements to sit for the CPA exam in most states. Learn more about professional licensure disclosures for each state.

Accreditation

The SIUE Department of Accounting holds separate accounting accreditation from the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) International. Less than 2% of accounting programs in the world hold separate accreditation from the AACSB.

Hands-on Learning

Accounting students are presented with a variety of options to obtain professional experience through:

Student organizations
Study abroad
Undergraduate Research and Creative Activities (URCA)
Co-curricular activities in local and international venues
Experiential education in the form of internships

Through our business transitions courses, students learn about lifelong community citizenship and involvement.

Global Experience

Transcultural skills are a vital key to success in the business world, and the School of Business is committed to providing a variety of international study opportunities for our students. At SIUE, business students have the opportunity to participate in semester abroad, summer abroad or short-travel study experiences through our partner schools in England, France, Germany, Hungary, Italy and Japan.

Students also have the opportunity to participate in 10- to 14-day credit-bearing travel study courses led by faculty in the School of Business to destinations in France, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Japan and Spain.