Accounting

You should major in accounting if:

  • You鈥檙e detail-oriented, patient, and like working with numbers.
  • You like a challenge, and you want to find solutions by analyzing and interpreting data. 
  • You want a high-paying career as a certified public accountant, auditor, or chief financial officer. 

In the accounting program at UL 69传媒, you鈥檒l learn to gather, record, analyze, interpret and communicate information about a person鈥檚 or organization鈥檚 financial performance and risks. You will also develop problem-solving, critical thinking, technology, and communication skills. 

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Accounting at UL 69传媒

What's Accounting Like?

  • Research
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  • Group work & collaboration
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  • Writing
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  • Internships
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  • Presentations
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  • Math
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Top 1%

We are among the top 1% of business schools worldwide accredited in both business and accounting by AACSB.

Life as an Accounting Major

An accounting student talking to a potential employer at the University of Louisiana at 69传媒 career fair.

Professional Development

Get to know accounting professionals while earning your degree. Accounting firms and industry professionals regularly visit classes to share their experiences and recruit interns. The Department of Accounting hosts speed interviewing with accounting firms, and our hold professional development events every semester. 

Prepare for Your Career

Connect with companies and firms to get on-the-job experience through internships or part-time employment before graduation. You鈥檒l also receive assistance writing cover letters and resumes.

CPA Exam Prep

In our accounting program, you will graduate with the knowledge and skills to enroll in our . The master鈥檚 program provides the necessary credit hours to be licensed as a certified public accountant in the state of Louisiana.

Business Secrets LLC

The Business Secrets Living-Learning Community (LLC) connects you with other first-year students who share your interest in business. LLC members live in the same residence hall on campus, take classes together, and participate in events and programs focused on starting and managing a business.