Bachelor of Science in Accounting

About

The accounting major offered by Saint Louis University's Richard A. Chaifetz School of Business will help you develop strong technical and professional accounting skills, including communication, problem-solving and analytical skills. Accounting is the language of business decision-making and is a primary means of organizational communication. The accountant’s role has changed substantially over the past decade. Today, accountants are actively involved in analyzing and interpreting financial data and work with other executives in decision-making and problem-solving activities. Through my involvement in SLU's accounting program, I have built meaningful relationships both personally and professionally with my peers and professors. I am incredibly grateful for the education I received both inside and outside of the classroom, and I can confidently say my time at SLU has fully prepared me to embark on my career. Graduates will have the ability to apply relevant accounting standards for financial reporting purposes and apply the appropriate tax laws for planning and compliance issues. Graduates will be able to recognize and evaluate areas of risk in operations, decision making and information technology. Graduates will be able to apply analytical and quantitative techniques to analyze accounting-related issues. Graduates will be able to effectively communicate in both oral and written forms. Graduates will be able to make professional and ethical judgments and demonstrate professional conduct and demeanor. Undergraduate accounting students have the opportunity to work a full-time, busy-season accounting internship in their final semester and remain on track for graduation. St. Louis' metropolitan location provides numerous internship opportunities, allowing students to gain career-related work experience while applying classroom knowledge to practice. 

Career Path 

Graduate career path includes Accountant, Financial Accountant, Management Accountant, Auditor, Cost Accountant, Forensic Accountant, Internal Auditor, Tax Accountant, External Auditor, Project Accountant, Investment Accountant, Government Accountant, Corporate Accountant, Payroll Accountant, Risk Analyst, Financial Analyst, Budget Analyst, Credit Analyst, Compliance Officer, Treasury Analyst, Controller, Tax Consultant, Accounting Manager, Finance Manager, Bookkeeper, Accounts Payable Specialist, Accounting Information Systems Specialist, Accounts Receivable Specialist, Financial Consultant, Business Consultant (Accounting focus), ERP Specialist (Accounting systems), Audit Consultant, Accounting Educator.