A career in accounting is cited as one of the best opportunities for employment by U.S. News & World Report Report (2014) based on a series of factors including employment opportunity, good salary, manageable work-life balance, and job security. In fact, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics projects more than 166,000 new openings will be created in this field from now to 2022.Accounting is an integral part of a dynamic business environment. As a student in the College of Business's School of Accountancy, you will gain a strong business background and graduate as a promising accounting professional prepared to successfully complete the Certified Public Accountant examination.Accounting career paths are varied, with subsequent positions in public accounting, corporate finance and accounting, government auditing and reporting, not-for-profit accounting, controllership, financial management and general management. Our accounting graduates take positions with some of the top organizations in the world, including EY, PricewaterhouseCoopers, Deloitte, KPMG, RSM McGladrey, Crowe Horwath, Plante & Moran, Cohen & Company, and many other regional and local firms. Our graduates are known to have opportunities across the world, including in Charlotte, Chicago, New York City, and London.