Accounting is the language of business. Gannon’s accounting concentration will lead you to master the theories and practices of accounting to prepare you for careers that include financial management, business transaction tracking, merger and acquisition strategy, information systems development, tax strategy and wealth management and more.

Learn to Lead the Way in Accounting

Develop a sound understanding of accounting theory and practice, as well as ethical principles necessary for professional careers in public accounting, business or government.
 

Learn to think analytically, understand business processes, and strengthen your ability to communicate in professional settings.

Pursue a career of your interest in tax or audit within public accounting, corporate accounting or governmental accounting.
 

Experience an Exceptional Learning Environment

The program’s location in the Center for Business Ingenuity gives you the opportunity to secure local and national internships and participate in service-learning projects through the Small Business Development Center, Erie Technology Incubator, and Northwest Pennsylvania Beehive Network.
 

Companies located just blocks from campus offer another avenue for internship experiences that often lead to full-time employment offers upon graduation.

INSPIRE YOUR ACADEMIC SUCCESS

Gain real-world knowledge through key accounting courses including:

Intermediate Financial Accounting: Examine major financial statement accounts to understand accounting theory and practice.

Forensic Analysis: Examine the investigative techniques used by accountants to conduct forensic examinations; learn the skills needed to assist businesses in detecting and preventing fraud via financial statement analysis, investigation and documentation of evidence.

Financial Auditing: Understand the theory and practice of auditing, duties and responsibilities of the auditor, as well as standards and procedures performed by public accountants.

ACHIEVE THE POSSIBILITIES

Students will gain a high-quality education that enables success in the rigors of graduate school or a future profession. Through an array of program opportunities,  you can:

Secure valuable career opportunities in positions including auditor, budget analyst, business consultant, financial consultant, forensic accountant, tax preparer and more.

Earn an average median salary of $77,250 for an accountant, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. 

STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES

Dahlkemper School of Business Students evaluate and integrate core knowledge across the breadth of functional business areas to solve problems and capture opportunities.

Dahlkemper School of Business Students apply leadership and team building skills to develop strategies, manage resources and achieve goals.

Dahlkemper School of Business Students recognize the importance of ethical issues, integrity, inclusiveness and social responsibility in real-world business behavior.

Dahlkemper School of Business Students identify, analyze, evaluate and solve business problems using both discipline specific and cross functional integrative thinking.

Dahlkemper School of Business Students utilize written and oral communication skills to effectively interact with stakeholders.

Dahlkemper School of Business Students recognize global business concepts and practices that present opportunities and challenges in an environment of diversity and multiculturalism.

Dahlkemper School of Business Students demonstrate concentration knowledge and appropriate application of the business concepts, opportunities and practices in their respective business major.