This is an archived copy of the 2021-2022 catalog. To access the most recent version of the catalog, please visit http://catalog.uta.edu/.

Accounting


Mission of the Department

The mission of the Department of Accounting is to:

  1. prepare students from diverse backgrounds for professional careers in accounting,
  2. create, interpret, and disseminate knowledge of accounting, and
  3. provide service to the University and accounting profession.

Accreditation

The College of Business is fully accredited  by the AACSB International- The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business  The Department of Accounting has separate accounting accreditation by the AACSB. The department is also a member of the Federation of Schools of Accountancy, an organization to promote and support high quality accredited graduate programs in accounting.

Scholastic Activity and Research Interests of the Faculty

The Department of Accounting values strong academic scholarship. The faculty are involved in a broad spectrum of pure and applied research that are publishable in top tier journals such as The Accounting Review, Journal of Accounting Research and Journal of Accounting and Economics, and in practitioner journals such as The CPA Journal, Journal of Accountancy, among others. Many of the faculty also have professional certifications and years of experience in the business world, including serving as consultants, expert witnesses, and in other professional capacities. They actively engage in research that enables them to be at the forefront of the discovery of new knowledge in their fields. All these activities allow them to bring academic and professional experiences to enhance the quality of teaching in the classroom.

Careers in Accounting

Accountants serve as analysts, consultants, and problem-solvers in business and government. Earning an accounting degree opens up a diverse array of career opportunities including: partner in an international accounting or consulting firm, corporate controller, chief financial officer, director of internal auditing, financial planner, or commercial lender. Compensation is highly competitive with excellent geographic mobility. Upward career mobility is outstanding.

Students of accounting learn to use and control information technology systems, prepare and analyze financial reports, structure business transactions, and develop effective business plans. 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.