Bachelor of Science & Certificate in Accounting

Outcomes & Careers

Graduates of the Accounting program will be prepared for the demands of the accounting profession, including public accounting and auditing, managerial and cost accounting, taxation, governmental and not-for-profit accounting.

Outcomes

Graduates of the Accounting program will be prepared for the demands of the accounting profession, including public accounting and auditing, managerial and cost accounting, taxation, governmental and not-for-profit accounting.

With the knowledge students gain from their accounting studies, ODU graduates will be able to:

  • Apply Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) relating to financial statement preparation and disclosure.

  • Analyze financial statements using cost accounting methods and decision-making strategies.

  • Understand the business, legal and regulatory environment.

  • Research appropriate standards, pronouncements, laws and other authority related to all accounting fields.

  • Recommend ethical courses of action related to business decisions and issues.

Careers

Career opportunities with a degree in accounting include:

Public Accounting

  • Staff Accountant

  • Tax Accountant

  • Management Advisory Services 

Corporate Accounting

  • Internal Auditor

  • Management Accountant

  • Comptroller/Controller

Government Accounting

  • IRS Agent

  • State Auditor

  • Bank Examiner

  • Municipal/Government Accountant

Nonprofit Accounting

  • University Accountant

  • Charitable Organization Accountant

  • Hospital Accountant