Accounting
Your Path to Financial Mastery
Designed to empower you with a comprehensive understanding of accounting principles, financial analysis, and strategic decision-making, the Bachelor of Science in Accounting degree program goes beyond the basics. Here, you immerse yourself in a dynamic learning environment where theory meets hands-on experience, preparing you for success in your career.
Rigorous Courses
Learn the foundations of accounting as you challenge yourself in courses that involve theory and application. In the accountancy major, you encounter topics such as the conceptual framework of accounting, the time value of money, accounting for current assets, auditing principles, techniques and procedures, financial planning, and much more. You also benefit from built-in internship and service learning experiences such as the IRS’s Volunteer Income Tax Assistant (VITA) program, allowing you to put your skills into action in meaningful ways.
Career Paths
Accounting graduates pursue careers as accountants, auditors, financial analysts, and tax specialists. Many go on to earn CPA certification and take on leadership roles in businesses, government, and nonprofit organizations.
Internship Opportunities
Providing real-world, hands-on experience, internships serve as an invaluable transition from academia to your career. These critical, beyond-the-classroom learning experiences leverage student expertise and meet the demands of the host organization. Students may complete their internship fieldwork with regional employers, national and foreign firms, government agencies, and non-profits. Internship fieldwork may take place in Asheville, elsewhere in the US, or elsewhere in the world!
Mastering Numbers Today, Shaping Financial Futures Tomorrow
Unlock your potential with an Accounting Major at UNC Asheville.
I started at Ernst & Young after graduating from UNCA and aim to become a manager while pursuing a master’s in data analytics to deepen my expertise. UNCA taught me to think critically, explore unfamiliar areas, and ask for help when needed—lessons I apply every day in my career."
More Than Numbers: Accounting with Impact
At UNC Asheville, Accounting students gain more than technical know-how—they develop the skills to make a difference in business and society. From mastering financial reporting and tax law to tackling real-world challenges through internships and service learning, students learn to think critically, act ethically, and lead confidently. With small class sizes and dedicated faculty, the program prepares future accountants not just to balance books—but to drive value and accountability in every sector.
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The RunnerBox & The RiderBox
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Scholarships
Scholarships
We offer a range of need-based and merit scholarships in the Department of Business to support students in achieving their academic goals. Scholarships are awarded each spring for the following academic year.
Outside the Classroom
Outside the Classroom
Study Abroad
Between options for studying abroad during the summer, semester, or for an entire year, our students find ample opportunity to engage with their peers across the globe. UNC Asheville is a partner institution to many colleges and universities around the world, allowing students to forge international connections.
Outside the Classroom
Outside the Classroom
Pursue Undergraduate Research
Home to the National Conference on Undergraduate Research (NCUR), UNC Asheville is a hub of knowledge and innovation. Accountancy majors can participate in our Undergraduate Research and Program (URP), which allows them to work alongside a faculty member to conduct research for possible publication or presentation on or off campus.
Meet the Faculty
Meet the Faculty
As leaders in their field and dedicated mentors, our faculty members encourage and support accountancy majors and minors as they hone their skills and prepare for life after graduation. They lead study abroad programs, conduct research that advances the discipline, and make UNC Asheville a welcoming place to try new things and reach unexpected heights.
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Ready for what's next?
Through a comprehensive curriculum with built-in hands-on learning, the accounting major prepares you to become a thoughtful leader and successful decision-maker in your profession