Accounting
Accountants drive business. Every industry needs financial strategists who understand the bottom line. With a versatile Bachelor of Science in Accounting, you'll gain a universally respected skill set, preparing you for high-impact roles and executive tracks anywhere in the country.
Work towards a Master of Accounting while in the program, satisfying Florida's educational requirements to become a certified public accountant.
The mean annual wage for Accountants and Auditors in 2022 was $86,740, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Accounting majors may become CPAs, bank officers, auditors, financial planners, IRS agents, business consultants, and more.
What can I expect from the Accounting Program?
World-class faculty members bring industry experience and research insights into the classroom. Members of the Accounting Professional Advisory Board, which comprises successful business leaders from across the nation, ensure that the curriculum remains cutting-edge and relevant to the complex and ever-changing business landscape. Prospective accountants will be prepared to work in an increasingly complex environment. In addition to gaining accounting knowledge, students will discover a broad knowledge of business and business skills through real industry problem solving.
What degrees or certifications are offered in Accounting?
Bachelor of Science in Accounting
Offered at both FSU Panama City and FSU Tallahassee through the Herbert Wertheim College of Business
Master of Accounting
Offered only at FSU Tallahassee through the FSU Herbert Wertheim College of Business
What types of careers could this program prepare me for?
This program prepares students to become a CPA or CMA. Highly qualified FSU students enrolled in this major are able to pursue a combined bachelor’s/master’s pathway that gives them a jump-start on a master’s degree. A degree in accounting prepares students for a CPA, CMA or one of many other professional licenses. Graduates may work as a CEO, CFO, comptroller, tax accountant, perform IRS audits, or enter related fields with the Department of Revenue, FBI or other institutions.