About the Courses
ACCOUNTING MAJOR
About the major.
As organizations strive for efficiency and effectiveness amidst shrinking budgets and growing competition, the role of the accountant has become increasingly important. As an accounting major at the Mount, you’ll gain an understanding of how to build and interpret financial reports, their relationship to business objectives and how to make strategic decisions.
While in the accounting program, you’ll explore cost accounting, governmental and nonprofit accounting, consolidated and partnership financial statements, the role of the Securities and Exchange Commission, federal income tax law and auditing.
These skills will help you launch a career as a certified public accountant, auditor, tax accountant, management consultant, private, government or nonprofit accountant or financial planner. This vari
ACCOUNTING MAJOR
About the major.
As organizations strive for efficiency and effectiveness amidst shrinking budgets and growing competition, the role of the accountant has become increasingly important. As an accounting major at the Mount, you’ll gain an understanding of how to build and interpret financial reports, their relationship to business objectives and how to make strategic decisions.
While in the accounting program, you’ll explore cost accounting, governmental and nonprofit accounting, consolidated and partnership financial statements, the role of the Securities and Exchange Commission, federal income tax law and auditing.
These skills will help you launch a career as a certified public accountant, auditor, tax accountant, management consultant, private, government or nonprofit accountant or financial planner. This variety of career path makes an accounting degree one of the most flexible options available, as you make a positive impact in whichever sector you choose.