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Programs in Finance and Accounting

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Finance and accounting students are trained to practice the profession of accounting or work in financial capacities and to perform related business functions. Specific course topics include: accounting principles and theory, financial accounting, managerial accounting, cost accounting, budget control, tax accounting, legal aspects of accounting, auditing, reporting procedures, statement analysis, planning and consulting, business information systems, accounting research methods, professional standards and ethics, and applications to specific for-profit, public, and non-profit organizations.

Top Schools For Finance and Accounting Programs

Most Selective:
Princeton University

Least Selective:
Harrison College - Grove City

Largest:
University of Phoenix - Online

Smallest:
Air Force Tech - Graduate

Most Expensive:
Carnegie Mellon University

Least Expensive:
Community College of the Air Force

Best Academics:
Princeton University

Best Social Life:
University of Alabama

Most Diverse:
Princeton University

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Brigham Young University

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Miami University

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Brigham Young University

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Brigham Young University

Are You Interested? School Name Tuition Size Degrees Granted Degrees Granted By Type
University of Phoenix - Online
Phoenix, AZ		$11,520 249,490 3,437 Certificate (54), Associate (2,854),
Bachelor's (529)
Illinois
Champaign, IL		$26,670 31,473 1,295 Bachelor's (761), Master's (532),
Doctoral (2)
CUNY Baruch College
New York, NY		$10,330 12,401 1,291 Bachelor's (805), Master's (486)
University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA		$38,970 12,010 970 Certificate (35), Bachelor's (416),
Master's (513), Doctoral (6)
Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL		$19,011 30,803 964 Bachelor's (882), Master's (82)
Texas A&M University
College Station, TX		$22,606 38,958 960 Bachelor's (737), Master's (221),
Doctoral (2)
Penn State
University Park, PA		$25,946 37,988 929 Bachelor's (929)
University of Central Florida
Orlando, FL		$20,005 45,255 896 Bachelor's (807), Master's (89)
Florida International University
Miami, FL		$17,502 30,936 892 Certificate (28), Bachelor's (595),
Master's (269)
Ohio State University
Columbus, OH		$22,251 41,349 891 Bachelor's (799), Master's (91),
Doctoral (1)
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Finance and Accounting Statistics

Degree Type BreakdownNumber of Degrees
Granted Last Year		Percentage
of Total
Certificate 12,571 12%
Associate 13,894 14%
Bachelor's 62,875 62%
Master's 12,707 12%
Doctoral 50 0%
Gender BreakdownNumber of Degrees
Granted Last Year		Percentage
of Total
Male 67,063 46%
Female 78,111 54%
Racial BreakdownNumber of Degrees
Granted Last Year		Percentage
of Total
Asian or Pacific Islander 12,278 9%
Black or African American 12,689 9%
Hispanic or Latino 12,425 9%
American Indian or Alaskan Native 785 1%
White (Non-Hispanic) 88,089 65%
Other/Unknown 9,534 7%
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Finance and Accounting Internships

Job Title:Accounting Manager
Description:UnitedHealthcare, part of the UnitedHealth Group family of companies, is comprised of three specialized businesses dedicated to meeting the health care benefits needs of individuals and groups; all part of something greater.
Company:UnitedHealth Group
Location:Minnetonka, MN
Posted:5/16/2012
Source:UnitedHealth Group
Job Title:Unclaimed Property Tax Intern
Description:Job Location: Chicago, IL At Duff & Phelps, we stand for the qualities that power sound decisions. And we believe that behind every good decision, you'll find solid thinking, proven experience and valuable insight. But all the numbers and...
Company:Duff & Phelps
Location:Chicago, IL
Posted:5/25/2012
Source:Duff & Phelps
Job Title:Manager Sr. Manager Operations Accounting Systems
Description:: * Develop and maintain department procedures, policies, documentation, and goals while providing overall direction to ensure delivery of efficient and effective services. * Coordinate system support activities for 2 accounts receivable...
Company:Assurant
Location:Miami, FL
Posted:5/23/2012
Source:Assurant
Job Title:Property Accounting Intern
Description:FAST FORWARD TO YOUR FUTURE When you work at Battelle, you are plugged into a powerful network of people who are solving the world's energy concerns, our national security, and the health of our nation. Since 1929, Battelle has been...
Company:Battelle Memorial Institute
Location:Ohio
Posted:5/25/2012
Source:Monster
Job Title:Strategy Intern
Description:Job Summary Candidates for this position must be a current student pursuing an undergraduate degree in Marketing or Finance with at least two years of course-work completed towards a degree. Advanced software skills in Excel (i.e. pivot...
Company:UPS
Location:Atlanta, GA
Posted:5/22/2012
Source:UPS
Job Title:Accounting Intern
Description:Job Description: Member of a team of Chicago-based professionals providing dedicated accounting and financial reporting support for the Firm's hedge fund products. Position will report to the Director, Fund Solutions. Responsibilities...
Company:Hfr Asset Management
Location:Chicago, IL
Posted:5/2/2012
Source:Doostang
Job Title:AT&T Finance Summer Intern
Description:AT&T is recognized as one of the leading worldwide providers of IP-based communications services to businesses. We also have the nation's fastest mobile broadband network and the largest international coverage of any U.S. wireless carrier,...
Company:AT&T
Location:Oklahoma
Posted:5/4/2012
Source:AT&T
Job Title:Recruiter, Finance & Accounting
Description:Thriving Agency in Las Colinas (Irving), Texas is looking for a Finance/Accounting Recruiter to join our team. Summary of Responsibilities: This position will be specializing in the recruitment and placement of professional, managerial and...
Company:MMC Strategic Staffing
Location:Irving, TX
Posted:5/25/2012
Source:ZipRecruiter
Job Title:Finance/ Accounting Intern Fall 2012
Description:The Financial Development Intern will help maintain Courtney's House financial records and grant reports. In addition, the intern will research grants and assist the executive director in applying for grants. Although this position will...
Company:Courtney's House
Location:Washington, DC
Posted:4/24/2012
Source:washingtonpost.com
Job Title:Accounting Manager
Description:; d) suitable staffing levels; e) appropriate supervision; and f) systems for timely communication of pertinent information. * Hires, develops, evaluates and (when necessary) disciplines and discharges subordinate personnel or makes...
Company:Assurant
Location:Atlanta, GA
Posted:5/1/2012
Source:Assurant

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