Bachelor of Business Administration [B.B.A] [Accounting] From Kent State University

In addition to the above program that leads to the bachelor's degree, the department offers a five-year program that leads to both the Bachelor of Business Administration and the Master of Science in Accounting degrees. The two-degree, five-year program meets the requirements for admission of graduates to the Certified Public Accountant's Examination (Section 4701 of the Ohio General Code after Jan. 1, 2000). Requirements differ in different states, and students should check with the state board of accountancy for requirements. For more details on the Master of Science in Accounting program, which is the fifth year of the five-year program, students should examine the Graduate Schools Bulletin, or contact the Graduate Programs Office (room A310, Business Administration Building).

Career Opportunities

Accountants and auditors held about 1.3 million jobs in 2014. The industries that employed the most accountants and auditors were as follows: Accounting, tax preparation, bookkeeping and payroll services (26%); government (8%); finance and insurance (8%); management of companies and enterprises (7%) and manufacturing (6%).

Employment of accountants and auditors is projected to grow 11 percent from 2014-2024, faster than the average for all occupations. Globalization, a growing overall economy and an increasingly complex tax and regulatory environment are expected to lead to strong demand for accountants and auditors.