Learn to “speak” accounting and you will master the language of business.

If you are looking for a career with a high starting salary and increasing demand, variety of specialties, huge growth potential and excellent preparation for graduate school, accounting may be the major for you.

The accounting field is more relevant than ever. The accounting scandals of the 1990s resulted in stringent new laws that place accountants at the heart of protecting investors from fraud and abuse.

With the constantly changing business and political environments, accounting is an exciting, dynamic field that requires problem-solving, decision-making and“people” skills. The accounting field is expected to grow by 10 to 20 percent for the next several years, with the most desirable jobs going to CPAs.

Since all business decisions are made in terms of dollars and cents, accounting is influential in business at the highest levels. Accountants collect, interpret and report financial information to help executives and investors make decisions that influence profitability.

Whether you want to work on Wall Street or Main Street, opportunities abound. In addition to holding positions in public and private CPA firms, accountants work in auditing, assurance services, forensic accounting, consulting, information technology, environmental accounting, international accounting, and tax and financial planning. State and federal governments employ accountants in all agencies, including the FBI, CIA and IRS.

At The Luter School of Business, accounting students will enjoy small classes, personal attention, numerous volunteer and internship opportunities, speakers, an annual banquet and picnic, and an active Accounting Club.

Accounting majors are in an excellent position to attend graduate school. The Luter School of Business has agreements in place with the College of William & Mary, Old Dominion University and Virginia Commonwealth University to admit Luter School graduates to their Masters in Accountancy programs. These programs enable students to meet the 150 semester credit-hour requirement to sit for the CPA exam.

For a career you can count on, consider accounting!