Department of Accounting
Overview
Accounting is the language of business and is an increasingly complex subject matter. Majors offer technical accounting knowledge in taxation and professional accounting that lead to enriching careers in private, public and nonprofit sectors.
To study accounting is to study information systems and controls, financial reporting, analysis, taxation, decision-making, and managing technology, developing business plans, and formulating business strategy.
Individuals who like being challenged by a variety of situations and technologies and who enjoy identifying, analyzing, and solving problems are well-suited to majoring in accounting.
For more information contact Undergraduate Advising Center / Graduate Business Services
Reasons To Study Accounting
Accredited
Excellent Salaries
Over $100k In Scholarships
Active Internship Program
CPA Exam
Active Student Organizations
Additional Information About Accounting
- Principles of Accounting
- Financial Accounting
- Principles of Federal Income Tax
- Auditing
- Accounting Analysis
- Software Tools
- Operational Auditing
- Tax Planning and Research
- Use and control information technology systems
- Prepare and analyze financial reports
- Structure business transactions
- Develop effective business plans.
- Partner in an international accounting or consulting firm
- Corporate controller
- Chief financial officer
- Director of internal auditing
- Financial planner
- Commercial lender
Big Four, National, Regional, And Local Accounting Firms As Well As Public And Private Corporations
Notice
The MS Accounting, MS Taxation and MPA programs are designed to meet the educational requirements of the Texas State Board of Public Accountancy (TSBPA) as part of the licensing requirements for certified public accountants. These programs may also satisfy the educational requirements in other states. However, some of these states may have additional requirements that are not met by UTA’s programs. Please note that the TSBPA makes the final determination of courses that count toward CPA exam eligibility, so check with the TSBPA for updated rules and to confirm your eligibility through the Application of Intent process. It is essential that students in these programs meet with the graduate advisor for these programs to ensure that their program of work meets all the educational requirements of TSBPA and to plan their courses taking into account their own educational background.
Events & Opportunities
INTERMEDIATE ENTRANCE EXAM
The Intermediate Entrance Exam is a 2.5-hour, 60-question, competency exam for students who desire to enroll in Intermediate Accounting I (ACCT 3311). Registration for the December 14th, 2024 exam will open Friday, November 29th, 2024 by 5 pm.
View Entrance Exam Review Materials
UTA ACCOUNTING CPE DAY
This annual event, established in 2011, is an educational opportunity for the Department of Accounting’s alumni and other professionals to earn Continuing Professional Education credits required for the maintenance of Texas CPA licenses. One full day attendance earns eight credit hours in subjects ranging from audit, tax, accounting, and diversity, among others. It also provides alumni and friends an opportunity to donate to the Accounting Graduate Fellowship, which awards scholarships each year to high-achieving accounting students.
SCHOLARSHIPS
The Department of Accounting awards over $100,000 in scholarships to qualified accounting majors annually. These scholarship funds come from a number of sources including endowed scholarship accounts, firms who recruit on campus, and professional associations.
OFFICE HOURS WITH THE CHAIR
Spring 2023 Chair's Office Hours will be held on Thursdays 3-4 and by appointment. All UTA students who take Accounting/Business Law classes or have an interest in the accounting majors are welcome to set a meeting with the Chair, Dr. Ram Venkataraman. Contact Ram Venkataraman on Teams to set a convenient time and date. Questions for the department Administrative Assistant? Click the button below.
Journal of Contemporary Accounting & Economics
The department proudly hosts the editorial office for the Journal of Contemporary Accounting and Economics. For information about submitting papers or more information about the journal itself, please click the link below.
Questions? Email: jcaeeditorialoffice@uta.edu
OUR UNDERGRADUATES EARN ON AVERAGE*
$51,000
1st Year
$68,000
5th Year
$85,000
10th Year
OUR GRADUATES EARN ON AVERAGE*
$65,000
1st Year
$86,000
5th Year
$106,000
10th Year
* Texas median earnings, according to SeekUT
Contact Department
Department Of Accounting
701 S. West Street, Room 409
Box 19468
Arlington, Texas 76019
Direct: 817-272-7029
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