Program Overview
As an accounting major at UNA, you’ll build a strong business foundation while developing the specialized skills needed to understand financial information, support smart decision-making, and help organizations operate with integrity. With a blend of technical preparation, business perspective, and personal support, UNA helps you prepare for a career in accounting, finance, business operations, or continued professional study.
Why Choose This Program?
- Build specialized financial expertise. Gain the accounting knowledge and business foundation to interpret financial information and support smart decision-making.
- Prepare for career flexibility. Develop skills that translate across public accounting, corporate finance, government, nonprofits, and business operations.
- Grow in a career-focused community. Connect through student organizations, employer events, and real-world business experiences that help prepare you for what’s next.
Curriculum & Coursework
As an accounting major at UNA, you’ll establish a solid understanding of financial reporting, business operations, and decision-making while building the analytical and technical skills employers value across industries. Coursework combines core business knowledge with hands-on accounting preparation in areas such as financial accounting, auditing, taxation, accounting systems, and financial analysis.
Sample Courses:
- AC 390 Accounting and Information Systems
- AC 481 Financial Statement Analysis
- AC 497 Fraud Examination
Career Paths & Outcomes
A degree in accounting from UNA prepares you with the financial understanding, analytical skills, and decision-making aptitude to be an asset for organizations across a wide range of industries, including public accounting, corporate finance, government, nonprofits, and more.
Common Career Paths:
- Auditor
- Tax Accountant
- Budget Analyst
- Payroll Manager
- Nonprofit Financial Manager
- Corporate Accountant
- Financial Analyst
Student Experience
As an accounting student at UNA, you’ll be part of a supportive business community that encourages leadership, connection, and professional growth from day one. Students have opportunities to join business-focused organizations, connect with employers through career development events, gain real-world insight from industry professionals, and build meaningful relationships with peers and mentors along the way.
Opportunities Include:
- Student Organizations. Gain leadership skills, connect, and get real-world experience through Women in Business, Accounting Scholars, Future Business Leaders of America, the Finance Intelligence Network and more.
- Career Development Events. Connect with employers through recruiter days, career fairs, mock interviews, classroom company visits, internships, externships, and other professional development opportunities.
- Institute Fellows & Real-World Business Projects. Gain experience through opportunities like the Institute Fellows program, where students can be paid to help local organizations solve real-world business problems.
Meet the Faculty
Ms. Mandy Barksdale
Senior Lecturer
abarksdale@una.edu
Dr. Randy Bunker
Associate Professor
rbunker@una.edu
Dr. Corey Cagle
Professor
ccagle1@una.edu
Dr. Greg Carnes
Professor
gacarnes@una.edu
Ms. Akiyah Grijalva
Administrative Assistant, Accounting & Business Law
agrijalva@una.edu
Ms. Rebecca Hamm
Senior Lecturer
rhamm3@una.edu
Dr. Erin Johnson
Assistant Professor
ejohnson19@una.edu
Dr. Mark Lawrence
Professor
mlawrence@una.edu
Dr. Tommie Singleton
Professor
tsingleton1@una.edu
