Concentration in Accounting
Yield high returns with a degree in Accounting
Unlock the door to a world of opportunity with our comprehensive accounting program. Designed to equip you with the knowledge and skills needed for success in the ever-evolving field of accounting, our program offers a dynamic curriculum taught by industry-leading experts.
Whether you're pursuing a career in public accounting, corporate finance, or entrepreneurship, our hands-on learning approach and real-world experiences will prepare you to excel in any professional setting.
What makes our accounting program unique
- Our accounting program is AACSB accredited.
- The most recent placement rate for accounting undergraduates is 96%.
- The placement rate for graduate accounting students is 100%.
- UNC Accounting is currently rated #1 in the world (out of more than 800 universities!) for experimental research in Accounting Information Systems, the branch of research related to the intersections of accounting, analytics, and information systems.
- We are leveraging our international ranking, along with our faculty expertise, to create an accounting degree with a greater concentration on technology and analytics.
About Our Program
UNC’s Monfort College of Business is one of the very few that is accredited by AACSB International in both business administration and accounting—the "gold standard" for accreditation. The program is also internationally recognized for exceptional research in accounting systems.
Our students develop valuable skills in analytics, financial accounting, management accounting, auditing, tax, and accounting systems. Class sizes are small, our faculty know our students, and our program emphasizes critical, strategic and ethical thinking.
Undergraduate students can pursue a Business Administration degree in accounting, while graduate students can earn a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree with a concentration in Accounting Analytics.
Students will learn:
- financial statement creation and analysis
- Tax laws, tax planning strategies, and tax returns
- Audit planning, risk assessment, internal controls, audit evidence, and the audit report
- Accounting processes, internal controls, and the use of accounting software
- Professional standards, corporate governance, and ethical decision-making frameworks
What is Accounting?
Accounting is the process of recording, summarizing, analyzing, and communicating financial information about businesses or individuals. It involves tracking financial transactions, providing insights for decision-making, ensuring compliance, and communicating financial health to stakeholders.
Careers in Accounting
There are many potential job titles for accounting graduates. Below are a few example careers. The titles and salaries listed below are not necessarily entry level, and students should take into consideration how years of experience, geographical location, and required advanced degrees or certifications may affect pay scales.
Career
*Growth
(2020 -2030)
*Median Annual Salary
Accountant
2-4%
$79,880
Budget Analyst
2-4%
$84,940
Bank Examiner
9%+
$84,300
* Data obtained from the Occupational Information Network (O*NET) under sponsorship of the U.S. Department of Labor/Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA) and Bureau of Labor Statistics 2022 wage data
"From my first day on campus, my experience at MCB has been more than I could have imagined. I cannot think of one teacher that doesn't have experience outside of the classroom, which is what I like most about MCB. The experiences and stories shared by professors make class more interesting and allow me to relate to what they are teaching. They tell you that they put their students first, and they have all followed through with that by going out of their way to make sure I succeed."
- Morgan Laustrup, Class of 2015
