Accounting is how a business records, organizes, and understands its financial information. Accounting tells you whether or not you’re making a profit, your cash flow, the current value of your company’s assets and liabilities, and which parts of your business are actually making money.
Students will learn about a variety of areas including:
- Accounting
- Taxation
- Auditing
- Information Systems
- Financial Analytics
Career paths include:
- Certified Public Accountant
- Financial Accounting
- External or Internal Auditing
- Cost Accounting
- Tax Planning
There are many opportunities for students in the College of Business to connect to other students through clubs like the Accounting and Finance Club, build their network by meeting with alumni and engaging in industry events, get hands on experience through projects and programs like Volunteer Income Tax Assistance, be eligible for additional scholarships, and take advantage of the resources in the Career, Advising, and Tutoring Center.
The website, Discover Accounting, has ranked CWU in the Top 40 accounting schools nationwide. Students have unique recruiting activities through the Accounting Career Events that allow them to connect to employers and engage in their professional development.