Bachelor of Science in Accounting

Bachelor of Science in Accounting

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The BS in Accounting prepares students to build and shape the future with accounting and technology skills. This program teaches students more than numbers. Students learn the theories and procedures that support financial analysis as they discover the integration of faith into financial decision-making. The BS in Accounting at Carson-Newman prepares students to fulfill their full potential and reach their career goals while serving society.

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM YOUR BS IN ACCOUNTING

  • Critical thinking accounting leadership
    Apply a broad set of Christian critical thinking and business skills to ethically serve the accounting needs of society.
  • Core accounting skills needed for success.
    Empowered with critical data analytics and other technology-based skills, you’ll be prepared to improve organizational performance.
  • Creative innovation and problem-solving.
    Become a thoughtful, Christ-centered problem solver working in an industry that majorly impacts every aspect of our lives.
  • Connecting with community and global perspectives.
    As a diverse and evolving profession, accounting professionals are the backbone of the business world in an increasingly global economy.
  • Christian servant leadership that achieves success.
    In a world that needs leaders with character more than ever, graduates will understand Christian leadership principles and be a servant leader filled with solid values, character, and integrity.

BS IN ACCOUNTING AT A GLANCE

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

Carson-Newman bachelor’s in accounting graduates are in high demand in business and nonprofit organizations around the world. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), the average salary for accountants is $83,730. Those looking to break into the field should be excited to know 75% of current Certified Public Accountants reached retirement age in 2020, meaning the rate of growth for this career is much faster than average. Those with a bachelor’s in accounting could find work as:

 

  • Accountants
  • Financial Managers
  • Financial Risk Specialists
  • Management Analysts
  • Financial Examiners
  • And more!

Admissions Requirements
Complete the free online application along with transcripts from high school and any other higher education institutions in which you have attended.

Accreditation
Carson-Newman is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award associate, baccalaureate, master’s, and doctoral degrees.

Course Outline
Click HERE to view the course outline for the Bachelor of Science in Accounting.