Accounting

Well-Connected Faculty, Emerge Ready for Professional Certification

An Accounting degree from Queens McColl School of Business offers you a strong foundation for a future career across any industry you choose. Here, you will develop the financial fluency you need to excel in the field of accounting. You will learn sought-after skills and benefit from the professional networks of our seasoned faculty members, giving you access to coveted internship and career opportunities. And you’ll do it all in the second-largest banking center in the nation, home to the headquarters of three of the country’s largest banks, as well as numerous Fortune 500 companies and a thriving entrepreneurial community.

Meet Thania Saavedra Medina ’23

“I enjoyed everything about Queens. I appreciated the small class sizes that allowed for a more intimate experience and always felt that professors were there to help. Additionally, the career office provided guidance on seeking out opportunities and building professional connections.”

Program Highlights

• As a Queens Accounting major, your courses will focus on analysis, problem-solving, critical thinking, communication, and ethical reasoning, in addition to the fundamentals of professional accounting practices.
• Our faculty members are seasoned professionals with deep connections across the Charlotte business community and beyond.
• Your Accounting degree provides the necessary base requirements for certification exams such as the CPA, CMA, or CIA. Students planning to pursue CPA certification will have the opportunity to consult with Accounting faculty to develop a plan to satisfy the additional requirements for licensure.
• Our students benefit from professional internships that lead to full-time positions, kickstarting your career and setting you up for future success.

Your Degree in Action

With a degree that gives you the tools to sustain and enhance the financial health of any organization, you have many options for careers, including:

• Certified Public Accountant
• Financial Analyst
• Auditor
• Tax Accountant
• Forensic Accounting
• Management Accountant
• Risk Analyst
• Financial Manager

Selected Courses

Intermediate Accounting (ACC 308): This course covers the study of financial accounting theory and principles covering recently implemented International Financial Reporting Standards.

Advanced Managerial Accounting (ACC 310): This course focuses on advanced costing methods and managerial accounting issues related to multinational corporations and sustainability.

Federal Income Taxation (ACC 315): This course provides a comprehensive study of the federal tax system with respect to individual tax reporting.

Auditing (ACC 413): This course focuses on auditing standards for internal, external, and public-sector auditing.

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