The accounting specialization prepares students to become immediately involved with the complex issues in today’s business environment. Accounting is the means by which businesses communicate financial information to individuals, businesses, and government agencies. This information system provides reliable and timely reports for use in financial decisions. The curriculum prepares students for various accounting careers in private accounting, nonprofit organizations, and public accounting. Students will achieve proficiency in the use of analytical techniques for defining and solving accounting and management problems. Emphasis is placed on the accountant's social and ethical responsibilities, use of computers as an efficient accounting tool, and the use of the information highway for research.