Through case studies, role playing and experiential exercises, you'll practice ethical leadership and learn to negotiate financial strategies with clients and internal teams. With electives like Fraud Examination and Forensic Accounting and State and Local Taxation, you can specialize your accounting degree in the most relevant accounting fields. You can also take advantage of studying abroad and visiting international CPA firms and companies to gain a global accounting perspective.

More than 30 top employers, including the Big 4 and Fortune 500 companies, actively recruit USD students. Here's some of the top ways you can connect with these all-star employers.

On-campus recruiting and networking events: Introduce yourself to representatives from accounting firms, government agencies and private companies through career fairs and social events.

On-campus interviews: Meet with accounting firms on campus for internship or full-time employment interviews.

Off-campus office tour and interviews: Accept invitations from accounting firms to attend half-day events in their office that usually involve three to four more interviews, lunch or dinner and networking time.