The Lindsey Wilson Accounting Concentration integrates a liberal arts foundation with a professional field of study in a career oriented program.  Its focus is to provide students the opportunity to acquire the knowledge, skills, and traits needed to pursue careers in public, industrial, not-for-profit and government accounting.  It prepares its graduates for application and admission into graduate and professional schools of study or to sit for the Certified Public Accountancy (CPA) exam or other professional certifications.

In choosing to major in Business Administration with an Accounting Emphasis you prepare yourself to step into a job immediately upon graduation.  The program includes the full 27 hours of accounting and 12 hours of related business coursework required by law to sit for the CPA exam.  (Note:  The Kentucky CPA Boards further require that examination candidates earn 150 undergraduate hours or possess a masters degree in accountancy or business.  Students should bear this requirement in mind when planning their academic careers.)

An education and profession in accounting can lead to a highly respected and rewarding career.  Accountants routinely earn incomes that are in the top percentages of the organizations and communities of which they are part.  Many accountants operate their own firms becoming important members of their local and regional business communities.  Government reporting continues to indicate that accounting is among the most in demand and fastest growing career choices available.