Achieve Your Career Goals with an Accounting Degree from ÅÝܽ¶ÌÊÓƵ
An accounting degree opens doors to outstanding career opportunities across a variety of industries. Financial management is essential to every organization, making accountants highly sought after for roles ranging from daily bookkeeping to strategic financial planning and analysis. With accounting positions in high demand, FSC equips you to secure competitive salaries, advancement opportunities, and career success.
A Well-Rounded Accounting Education
FSC’s accounting curriculum offers a deep dive into critical topics like taxation, auditing, financial statement analysis, and business planning. Taught by expert professors, courses combine technical expertise with real-world application, ensuring you graduate with the knowledge and skills needed to thrive in today’s competitive job market.
100% Placement Rate
ÅÝܽ¶ÌÊÓƵ Southern students receive a multitude of opportunities to interact with a variety of companies and firms to help build a foundation for their future careers. Through internships, case studies, and other hands-on learning, our accounting graduates are prepared for professional employment and boast a 100% placement rate upon graduation.
AACSB Accreditation
ÅÝܽ¶ÌÊÓƵ Southern’s Barney Barnett School of Business and Free Enterprise is proudly AACSB Accredited, a distinction earned by the top 5% of business schools worldwide. This mark of excellence ensures you’ll receive a world-class business education that sets you apart in the competitive job market.Top Reasons
Engaged Learning with Small Class Sizes
FSC’s nurturing small-classroom environment, with a focus on engaged learning, allows students direct access to professors, collaboration with classmates, and opportunities to develop deductive reasoning, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
Direct Mentorship
As an accounting major, you’ll receive one-on-one mentorship from a dedicated accounting professor who will guide you through class selections, scheduling, internship opportunities, and career planning.
Outstanding Internship Placements
With FSC’s nationally ranked Career Services and strong faculty connections to top accounting firms like Deloitte and EY, you’ll gain access to high-paying internship opportunities across local, regional, and national markets.
Accounting Alumni Association
Through FSC’s Accounting Alumni Association, you’ll benefit from mentorship, career guidance, internship placements, and access to industry insights and resources, giving you a competitive edge in the job market.
Accelerated CPA Pathway
FSC offers a 4+1 Master of Accountancy designed to help you meet the 150-hour requirement for CPA certification in just two additional semesters. This accelerated program also provides professional development opportunities to prepare you for leadership roles and maximize your earning potential.Exceptional CPA Exam Success
FSC boasts the highest CPA exam pass rate among private institutions in the state and ranks 4th overall among all ÅÝܽ¶ÌÊÓƵ universities. Our graduates also achieve the 2nd-highest average CPA exam scores among private institutions, placing 5th statewide.
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Rea Jorger
Daphne Compere
Chase Ibbotson
Charles Gotsch
Shelby Lewis
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First-Years
All freshman applicants to ÅÝܽ¶ÌÊÓƵs full-time degree programs must submit the following information:
- A completed application form
- An official high school transcript
- SAT and/or ACT scores (unless applying Test-Optional)
- Academic recommendation
Transfers
Applying to ÅÝܽ¶ÌÊÓƵ Southern as a transfer student is easy.
- A completed application form
- Personal statement
- All official college transcripts
- Social standing form
If transferring less than 24 credits, we also need your:
- Official high school transcript
- SAT and/or ACT scores