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Accounting blends business expertise and knowledge with communication skills to improve organizational decision-making.

Accountants play a key role in the continued growth of a prosperous society. They’re far more than “bean counters” or “score keepers” and often hold positions of trust within organizations. Accounting information is how businesses communicate, attract resources, and decide how to organize and differentiate in an ever-changing world.

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Career Opportunities

Business analyst

Chief executive

Consultant

Controller

External auditor

Financial manager

Forensics accountant

Government accountant

Information technology auditor

Internal auditor

Management accountant

Not-for-profit accountant

Procurement manager

Risk management professional

Tax accountant

Learn by Doing

Accounting clicked with Daniel, and he was soon getting face time with firms recruiting in the college.

Accounting student who interned with EKS&H

Academic Programs


The accounting concentration prepares you to practice as public, private, or governmental accountants, or work in business managerial positions that require an understanding of fundamental accounting concepts and principles.


Our AACSB-accredited program reflects the breadth of knowledge you’ll need to sit for – and pass – the National Uniform CPA exam. You’ll leave the program with skills and confidence to secure competitive management positions and exciting accounting roles in public firms or in industry. The bottom line: your expertise means professional accomplishment no matter where your professional journey takes you.


Combine three graduate-level courses to increase your expertise and marketability with the accounting ethics and auditing certificate. Study accounting ethics, forensic accounting, fraud auditing, and leading best practice information technologies used in organizational accounting systems worldwide – all while preparing for CPA licensure in Colorado.