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Strengths of the program:

• One of only three programs in the Northwest and approximately 165 worldwide that have earned the prestigious AACSB Accounting Accreditation at all levels: for the bachelor's degree, the master of accounting degree (M.Acc.), and the doctoral degree (Ph.D.).
• Accounting faculty are award-winning teachers, work closely with students, and take a personal interest in their success.
• Outstanding job placement: WSU accounting graduates win positions in Big 4 international and national public accounting firms, corporations, and government agencies. 
• Beta Alpha Psi is a premier student organization, providing students the opportunity to interact weekly with top-tier accounting professionals and executives.
• WSU accounting students experience exceptional success on the CPA examination, resulting in national rankings for the Department of Accounting.

Career

Accounting graduates have a diversity of career opportunities, and can work as auditors, consultants, and tax professionals. Accounting careers are characterized by rapid increases in salary and responsibility.

WSU accounting graduates have an extremely strong track record of obtaining career positions in public accounting firms, consulting firms, financial institutions, high tech and start-up companies, manufacturing, agribusiness, communication, government, and health care organizations.

Graduates can boost their opportunities and salary potential by attaining professional certification as a CPA (certified public accountant), CMA (certified management accounting), and CIA (certified internal auditor). With experience, accounting graduates can become chief financial officers, partners in public accounting firms, and controllers in organizations of all sizes around the world.