This program prepares students for careers in the accounting industry, including financial
reporting, audit, tax, and business analysis. Accounting is the language of business,
and the program provides the foundational knowledge and skillset related to financial
business and information for decision-making, performance evaluation, and regulatory
compliance. As part of the Accounting program, students may earn a Bachelor's, Master's,
or Associate degree, or a Certificate of Proficiency. Students also have the ability
to minor in Accounting and pair these skills with another major.
Your faculty in the Woodbury School of Business Accounting department are here to
make accounting make sense – and maybe even a bit exciting. Our mission? Create an
environment where complex accounting stuff feels doable and you're right at home.
Stuck on a concept? No problem. We're here to help. Click below to reach out to a
specific professor.
Find Your Accounting Professor
Join us as we celebrate our MACC Graduates at the MACC Graduation Dinner on May 1,
2025 @ 6 p.m. in KB 401.What can you do with an accounting degree? Check out some options below:
A CPA/accountant manages financial records, ensures compliance, and provides tax advice.
A forensic accountant investigates financial discrepancies, fraud, and legal financial
disputes.
An information systems accountant manages financial data systems, ensuring accuracy,
security, and efficiency.
A managerial accountant analyzes financial data to assist in internal decision-making
and planning.
A public accountant provides audit, tax, and consulting services for external clients
or businesses.
Budget analysts help develop budgets, while financial analysts support businesses
or individuals in increasing funds through calculated investment. (Forbes)Of our accounting graduates work within their degree field
Top Employers of our Students BDO, Eide Bailey, Ernst & Young, doTERRA
Of accounting internships were completed by First Gen Students
Median Salary for Utah: $64,100
UVU's Accounting program provides the rigorous curriculum needed for students to prepare for the CMA exam and successful careers in management accounting.
Will a UVU Accounting degree meet the educational requirements for the professional credential in the state or US territory you might choose to live during or after completing your UVU degree? Visit the UVU Professional Licensure website to learn more!
