Program at a glance
How much does it cost?
Learn more about how to afford a degree from the University of Nevada, Reno.
How long does it take?
This 120-credit program is designed to be completed in four years.
What will I learn in a bachelor's degree in accounting program?
The accounting major provides students with the theories and procedures necessary to prepare them for the many facets of the accounting profession, such as public, managerial, tax and government accounting. Students graduating from the department are prepared to obtain employment in a competitive job market, start a business, or continue their education in graduate and professional degree programs.
If you graduate with a bachelor's degree with a major in accounting and have taken the appropriate electives, you are qualified to sit for the CPA exam in the State of Nevada. Please note that additional education is required beyond a bachelor's degree with a major in accounting to become a licensed CPA. Contact the Nevada State Board of Accountancy for more details on the CPA exam, and the additional requirements to become a licensed CPA in Nevada. For specific requirements in any other state or jurisdiction, refer to the appropriate regulatory body’s website.
Learning outcomes
With a bachelor's degree in accounting, students will be able to:
- Develop the ability to research professional accounting issues.
- Demonstrate knowledge of the basic principles of record keeping and financial reporting.
- Utilize technology in performing accounting tasks.
- Demonstrate knowledge of the basic principles of cost and managerial accounting.
- Demonstrate knowledge of the principles of United States income taxation.
- Demonstrate knowledge of the basic processes and control systems operated by businesses.
- Discern ethical conflicts and provide a framework for their resolution.
- Demonstrate knowledge of the international dimensions of the accounting profession.
Learn more about the Accounting Department
Meet the faculty, get to know the Accounting Advisory Board, discover career opportunities, and learn more about Accounting degree programs offered by the College of Business at the University of Nevada, Reno.
Other degrees in the accounting program
The Accounting department at the University of Nevada, Reno offers an Accounting minor which can help students advance their knowledge of financial and managerial accounting principles.
The Accounting department at the College of Business offers a Master of Accountancy degree program for graduate students interested in furthering their accounting education.
Offered by the AACSB-accredited Department of Accounting at the College of Business, this program develops strong technical and professional accounting skills considerably beyond the introductory courses presented to undergraduates. Students completing the program receive a well-rounded business education. In addition to graduate accounting courses, students are exposed to basic courses in the functional area of business. The MAcc program emphasizes the skills needed to succeed in the business community, including teamwork, leadership and the ability to communicate effectively.
The Accounting department at the College of Business offers an Accountancy, Online M.Acc. degree program for graduate students interested in furthering their accounting education.
The online Master of Accountancy program at the University of Nevada, Reno prepares you for a rewarding career as an auditor, corporate accountant, tax planner and much more. Supported by expert faculty and cutting-edge curriculum, our students develop strong technical skills through state-of-the-art tools and techniques, preparing them for positions with private, public, not-for-profit or government entities.
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Careers with a degree in accounting
An accounting major opens up an extremely diverse range of careers for students. Typical professions that our students embark on with their bachelor's degree in accounting as a basis are:
- Certified Public Accountant
- Tax attorney
- Management accountant
- Financial analyst
- Internal auditor
- Controller
- FBI agent
- Government financial officer
- IRS agent
- Tax accountant
- Fraud investigator
You can afford the University of Nevada, Reno
46% of undergraduate students receive financial aid
Almost everyone is eligible to receive financial aid. If you think your family’s income is too high to qualify for financial aid, you might be surprised.
50%+ of all students graduate with no debt
That's right. More than half of our students leave the University of Nevada, Reno with no student debt.
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