100%*
EMPLOYMENT RATE
Accounting & Business Analysis (ABA)
Major Overview
The Accounting & Business Analysis (ABA) major prepares graduates for a range of careers in public accounting (CPA) firms, large and small corporations, government agencies, and nonprofit organizations. The ABA major incorporates coursework required for the CPA professional certification exam licensure
Major Course Topics & Skills
- Accounting Analytics, Forensic Accounting, Financial Accounting, AI in Accounting and Auditing
- Specializations in: Accounting and Auditing, Tax Compliance, or Information Systems (IS) & Controls
$78K*
MEDIAN STARTING SALARY
$500K+
IN SCHOLARSHIPS AWARDED EACH YEAR
*Data based on Class of 2025 First Destination Survey, students seeking employment.
Experiential Opportunities
- Required Accounting Internships, Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program (VITA), Justice for Fraud Victims Program (JFVP)
- Accounting Society, Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE)
- ACIS Student Advisory Board
- Meet the Firms Career Fair, Early-Identification Career Programs
Early Career Roles
- Advisory Associate
- Assurance Associate
- Audit Associate
- Risk Assurance Specialist
- Staff Accountant
- Staff Auditor
- Tax Analyst
- Tax Associate
- Tax Consultant