Undergraduate Program
Accounting Major
Today, business has no geographic boundaries. Innovation is constant, and the economy is driven by new ventures. Accounting professionals who think critically with a global perspective are integral to the success of organizations.
The Whitman School's major in accounting provides students with the academic training and experience needed to become professional accountants. Job opportunities include careers in public accounting, business and industry, nonprofit organizations and government.
Undergraduate
Programs
At A Glance
Notable Hiring Companies
Deloitte
EY
KPMG
PwC
Internship Positions
Audit Intern
Tax Intern
Deal Advisory & Strategy Intern
Internal Audit Consulting Intern
Full-time Positions
Audit Associate
Tax Associate
Financial Due Diligence Associate
Digital Assurance and Transparency Associate
$79,804
average salary
$60,000-110,000
salary range
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Undergraduate Program,
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Real World Readiness
As you progress through our accounting program, you will have many opportunities to enhance your education through a required internship and participation in professional associations, seminars, corporate visits and networking events. Our Career Center provides countless opportunities for internships and interaction with practicing professionals. These experiences in and out of the classroom will prove significantly advantageous in your search for employment and will equip you to add value to any company.
Clubs and
Connections
Participation in Whitman’s many clubs, such as the National Association for Black Accountants and Beta Alpha Psi, a professional service fraternity that includes accounting and finance majors, will expand your base of knowledge and introduce you to additional resources through programming and events.
Experiential Learning
Participation in Whitman’s many clubs, such as the National Association for Black Accountants and Beta Alpha Psi, a professional service fraternity that includes accounting and finance majors, will expand your base of knowledge and introduce you to additional resources through programming and events.