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Accounting
UConn’s Accounting Department is one of the top programs in the country. Recognized nationally for innovation in curriculum, we offer a curriculum that emphasizes the leading developments in the field of accounting while utilizing the most current and practical technologies. We were the first accounting program in New England to receive separate national accreditation by AACSB International, the premier accrediting agency for bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degree programs in business administration and accounting. Students who major in Accounting are eligible to apply to the Accelerated MS in Accounting program.
The Accounting major is available to students at the Storrs Campus.
Courses offered by the Accounting Department are designed to expose students to a wide range of issues related to analyzing and interpreting financial information. Emphasis is also placed on the use of accounting information both within the organization for managerial decision-making and outside the organization for investment decision-making. The Accounting Department also offers opportunities for experiential learning through both summer and winter internships, which are highly compensated.
Accounting Majors Take:
- Intermediate Accounting I & II
- Advanced Accounting
- Cost Accounting
- Federal Income Taxes
- Assurance Services
- Law and Ethics for Professional Accountants
Professional Certification
Students majoring in accounting may choose a curriculum that prepares them for professional examinations which are part of the certification procedures that lead to designation as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Certified Management Accountant (CMA).
The 150-Credit Requirement for Accounting Majors
The 150 Credit Requirement for Accounting Majors Transcript
See Major Plans of Study for specific course requirements and concentration availability by catalog year.
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- Get involved in Student Organizations like: Accounting Society, National Association of Black Accountants (NABA) and Beta Alpha Psi
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- Complete an internship and gain hands-on experience in the field
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- Earn your Bloomberg Market Concepts Certificate in Storrs, Hartford, or Stamford
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- Study abroad and take courses toward your major in places like China, Australia, the UK, and more!
- Learn more about the School of Business Experience to see even more opportunities
| Jobs Held by Recent Graduates | Samples of Where Alumni Work | Salary Ranges |
| Accounting Business Analyst | Aetna | Median Base Salary: $77,000 |
| Associate | Anderson Tax | High Base Salary: $85,000 |
| Associate Staff Accountant | Blum Shapiro | |
| Assurance Associate | Cigna | |
| Audit Associate | Connecticut Department of Banking | |
| Auditor | DCCA | |
| Financial Analyst | Deloitte | |
| Impact Team Member | Ernst & Young | |
| IT Consultant | ESPN | |
| Tax Associate | EY | |
| Tax Consultant | Fidelity Investments | |
| Technology Risk Consultant | Grant Thornton | |
| Valuation Advisory Analyst | Kaman Corporation | |
| KPMG | ||
| PwC | ||
| Time Inc. | ||
| Travelers | ||
| UTC Aerospace |
Accounting is for You
If you're interested in:
- Learning to prepare a company’s financial statements
- Participating in the marketing of important financial decisions for a company
- Cost analysis and the analysis of new contracts
- Analyzing the structure of an organization to better control costs and expenses
and you wish to develop critical thinking, communication skills, and adaptability.
Learn more by contacting a TME student mentor.