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Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting

The Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting at Georgia Southwestern State University provides a strong foundation for a wide range of business and accounting careers. Offered on campus or fully online, this accounting degree prepares students for traditional accounting roles as well as careers in banking, legal studies, government, and federal agencies such as the FBI. Many accountants pursue graduate education in diverse fields or earn professional recognition through certification and designation to become a Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Management Accountant (CMA), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), or Certified Financial Planner (CFP).

A degree in accounting prepares students for a career in the following:

  • Accountants
  • Accounting Manager
  • Bookkeeping
  • Budget Analyst
  • Certified Internal Auditor
  • Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
  • Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
  • Comptroller/Controller
  • Forensic Accounting
  • Government Accounting
  • Payroll Clerk
  • Tax Accountant

Program Details

If you want to join the business world as an energetic problem solver and consultant on business strategies and financial operations, you may want to consider the field of accounting. The College of Business and Computing offers accounting students engaging activities in:

  • Preparing financial statements
  • Recording business transactions
  • Analyzing business performance
  • Determining costs and efficiencies to guide business decisions
  • Participating in strategic planning
  • Planning tax strategy
  • Managing health care benefits

Prefer to Learn Online?

Georgia Southwestern understands the importance of flexibility when it comes to education. Students have the opportunity to pursue a degree in Accounting on-campus or completely online!

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Certified Public Accountant (CPA) Certification

Georgia Southwestern’s BBA in Accounting program meets the educational requirements for graduates to take the CPA exam. Through required courses, our dedicated faculty will prepare graduates for careers in accounting by offering opportunities to complete internships, participate in summer leadership programs, and network with accounting professionals.

CPA Certification Details

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Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting

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Accounting Student Testimonials

Accounting Student Testimonial


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Our professors truly go above and beyond to make themselves accessible to students and provide so much guidance for students beyond the classroom. The accounting professors have played a huge role in helping me navigate my future opportunities. Their support has been invaluable to me.

Kaliyah Jordan Accounting
Ellaville, Georgia