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Why Choose Accountancy?
An accountancy degree will prepare you with a solid foundation of financial knowledge and regulations to pursue a variety of career paths. This program can prepare you for careers in finance, corporate management, government, or even entrepreneurship.
Our accounting program has high rates of job and internship placement for our students. We are the nation’s only five-time winner of the Institute for Management Accountants Student Case Competition and the only university to have two teams place nationally in the same year. We also provide opportunities just for our accounting majors, such as the John Talbott Accounting Leadership Program, job fairs with local employers, the Beta Alpha Psi Honor Society, the accounting club, and much more.
Careers
Organizations and companies of all sizes and industries employ accounting professionals, both as CPAs and other business professionals. Accounting provides important decision-making information to managers, investors, creditors, auditors, and others focused on the financial health of business and organizations, making our graduates in demand in a variety of industries and jobs.
Our graduates are employed by:
- Aileron
- Auditor of the State of Ohio
- Barnes Dennig
- BDO
- Brady Ware
- Brixey and Meyer
- CareSource
- CH Dean
- Cintas
- Clark, Schaefer, Hackett
- Crowe Horwath
- Dayton Freight
- Deloitte
- Department of Defense Finance and Accounting Services (DFAS)
- Ernest and Young
- Flagel, Huber, Flagel
- Hammerman, Graf, Hughes and Co.
- Internal Revenue Services (IRS)
- Kentner Sellers
- KPMG
- LexisNexis
- Oracle
- Plante Moran
- Pohlman, Talmage, Brown and Campbell
- Premier Health
- PricewaterhouseCoopers
- Reynolds and Reynolds
- RSM
- Speedway
- VARtek
- Westminster Financial
- Wright-Patterson Air Force Base
Our graduates work as:
- Staff accountants
- Staff auditor
- Tax staff
- Internal auditors
- Budget analysts
- Cost accountants
- Supervisors
- Managers
- Treasurers
- Controllers
- Financial vice presidents
- System designers
- Forensic accountants
- Partners
- Chief Financial Officers (CFO)
- Chief Executive Officers (CEO)
Real-World Experience
We encourage you to apply skills learned in the classroom through experiences with local organizations. You will learn from qualified professionals who actively work in the field of accounting and work on accounting projects, allowing you to apply your classroom education to real-world situations.
Success Stories
Member Dean's Student Advisory Board, Vice President, National Association of Black Accountants "It is imperative to stay up on your first year in college. Many students fall behind academically and it hurts them in the long run. Students should meet with teachers often, especially in classes where they are struggling. I cannot tell you how many times that extra effort helped my grade tremendously! Charles Long played an important role in my success at WSU. I would suggest that students meet with their advisors quarterly. |
Dean's Student Advisory Board Member, Accounting Leadership Program Participant, Beta Alpha Psi Accounting Honor Society. Employed at Win Wholesale Inc. |
Academics and Curriculum
View Bachelor of Science in Business, Accountancy program information, all degree requirements, and graduation planning strategy in the Academic Catalog. View business core course requirements.
Admission
Review the admission requirements and complete the admission application. Identify whether you will be majoring in accountancy.
If you are a current student and wish to change majors, submit a Major/Minor Change Request by logging in to WINGS, then select Student Academics under Your Launchpad. If you are an undecided/exploratory student, talk to your advisor about majoring in accountancy.
Program Outcomes
If you complete the program, you will graduate with a Bachelor's in Business with a major in accounting. You will have a broad educational experience in completing professional accounting exams such as the Certified Internal Auditor or Certified Management Accountant exams. This program also provides an excellent background for students interested in pursuing a law degree in the future.
Frequently Asked Questions
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What courses are included in the BSB Accounting program?
The program includes core accounting courses such as Financial Accounting, Managerial Accounting, Auditing, Taxation, and Accounting Information Systems. More information about all Accountancy courses can be found in the Wright State catalog.
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How can I access the accounting course curriculum?
You can find the course curriculum on the university's official website under the accounting department's section or request it from an academic advisor.
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Are there any research opportunities in the accounting department and can I participate in faculty-led research projects?
Research activities occur at the faculty level. Most students would not have the necessary Accounting background needed to assist on research projects until their senior year of coursework. Note that most of the faculty-led research projects are non-funded, hence they are not typically a conduit for student assistantships. After you join the program, you may reach out to individual faculty in the program to explore networking and mentorship opportunities.
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What student organizations are available for accounting students?
Organizations include the Beta Alpha Psi. This organization provides networking and professional development opportunities.
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How can I connect with professors for mentorship or guidance?
You can attend office hours, email faculty members, or participate in department-sponsored events to establish connections.
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What internship opportunities are available for accounting students?
The Accountancy program partners with public accounting firms, private businesses and government agencies to offer internship opportunities for students. The connections and relationships the Accountancy faculty have with business professionals and Accountancy alumni provide a wide variety of opportunities to Accounting majors. Emails to Accounting majors about internship opportunities are regularly sent to students from Accountancy faculty. In addition, the university promotes opportunities through the Career Center.
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What resources are available to help international students transition into the accounting program?
Wright State offers orientation programs, academic advising, and mentorship opportunities for all students. Check with the University Center of International Education (UCIE) or the Graduate School for more information on orientations and transition to Wright State. You can also join student cultural and academic organizations for additional support.
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How can international students get involved in the accounting community?
Joining student organizations, attending networking events, and connecting with faculty members are great ways to integrate into the accounting community.
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Are there funding opportunities for international students?
Yes, Wright State offers several scholarships and assistantship opportunities for international students. You can check the financial aid office for available options. The University Center of International Education (UCIE) also has scholarship opportunities for international students who meet certain academic requirements.
