The accounting concentration prepares students for a profession that facilitates communication among members of organizations and society by developing, organizing, evaluating and reporting business information. Specific topical areas are emphasized in the accounting curriculum. These areas are accounting measurement and disclosure, decision making, taxation, and attestation and assurance.  Additional areas of study in accounting are offered as electives.

The accounting concentration recognizes the importance of interaction with accounting professional and members of the business community. Students receive many opportunities to meet business professionals and exchange ideas on business and career opportunities.

    Course of Study

    Required Courses for a 4-year undergraduate degree with a concentration in accounting

    35 credits Business Core
    30 credits Accounting Concentration
    25 credits Approved Electives
    90 credits

    Business Core (35 credits)

TBUS 300 Managing in Organizations                                        TBUS 310 Effective Managerial Communications

TBUS 320 Introduction to Marketing Management                        TBUS 350 Business Finance

TBUS 400 Business Competencies Practicum                            TBUS 470 Business Policy & Strategic Management

TACCT 330 Introduction to Accounting Information Systems*
* Available to accounting majors only - replaces TBUS 330
 

Fifth Year Option

The Fifth Year Option is available to students who want to complete their preparation for a career in accounting with the goal of obtaining a CPA license.  Additional course work include a combination of accounting electives and other business or non-business credits.

Approved Electives

A list of Approved Electives in Business, as well as other programs is available from the Business Program Office. When selecting electives, students should focus on courses that emphasize broad-based critical thinking, support career interests, and provide opportunities for lifelong learning.

Note: Accounting students must declare the concentration when entering the program to optimize course planning. The Intermediate Accounting courses are sequential and begin only in Fall Quarter.

Faculty:

Dr. D. J. Parker (253) 692-5682 djparker@u.washington.edu

Dr. Deb Prentice (253) 692-5810 jmobus@u.washington.edu

Advisor:

Sandra Carson (253) 692-5631 ssc@u.washington.edu

Internships:

Students can receive up to five credit hours for an accounting internship while enrolled at UWT. Internships allow students to apply classroom learning and gain valuable work-related experience.

Career Opportunities:

Career opportunities for accountants include, but are not limited to, the following: public accounting, accounting in the private sector, governmental accounting, financial planning and advising, and financial management.

Career paths in public accounting include auditing, financial planning and advising, tax preparation and advisory services, forensic accounting, and advising services that cover topics such as international, environmental, fraud detection and information technology.

Career paths in the private sector with corporations and businesses include financial reporting, internal auditing, management and cost accounting, and financial planning and management.

Career paths in government range from FBI agents to the banking industry to federal, state or local fund management and reporting.

A detailed description of many of these career paths can be found on the internet at www.aicpa.org.

Student Organizations:

Institute of Management Accountants Student Chapter: Contact  Dr. Janet Mobus

Accounting Society: Contact  Dr. D.J. Parker

Business Student Ambassadors

Business Network