Accounting

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LC State offers two accounting degrees, preparing students for jobs as an accountant, statistician, actuary, cost estimator, financial advisor, and more.

Master of Science in CyberAccounting

The cyberaccounting master’s degree prepares graduates to meet the demand for careers in forensic and cyberaccounting.

The field is a blend of interdisciplinary skillsets that include:

• Traditional accounting
• Cyber security management
• Forensic accounting
• Digital analytics
• Information security analysis
• Management analysis
• Fraud examination

The curriculum will also include instruction on artificial intelligence (AI) and how the accounting world is adapting to utilize this technology.

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting

The accounting bachelor’s degree provides students with the necessary competencies for careers in the accounting field. The program is based on the common body of knowledge recommended by the Institute of Management Accountants (IMA). 

The curriculum provides students with the accounting and management skills to:

• Collect, analyze, and evaluate financial information.
• Integrate and effectively communicate financial and non-financial information.
• Provide leadership to business enterprises through an awareness of the social, legal, economic, and ethical considerations that impact organizational decisions.

LC State’s accounting programs are accredited through the International Accreditation Council for Business Education.

Accounting Related Careers

• Financial manager
• Budget analyst
• Claims adjuster, appraiser, examiner and investigator
• Human resources specialist
• Cost estimator
• Financial analyst
• Financial specialist
• Accountants and auditors
• Property appraisers and assessors
• Certified public/management accountant