Accounting

Accounting is recording, sorting, retrieving, summarizing, and presenting financial transactions in various reports and analyses.

Lamar's Bachelor of Science program in accounting is now endorsed by IMA, the Institute of Management Accountants.

Is Accounting Right For You? 

  • Are you organized?
  • Do you have great time management skills?
  • Are you creative?
  • Are you a problem solver?

 

Degree Options

Earn an accounting degree on-campus or completely online. Choose the option that's made for you.

Accounting B.S.

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Management Accounting and Analytics B.S.

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Transfer Pathway

This degree is offered through the Blinn-Lamar University Transfer Partnership. 
Earn your A.S. and B.S. in accounting.

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Accounting Courses

As an accounting major, you'll take courses such as:

  • Introduction to Auditing 
  • Cost Accounting 
  • Systems and Practice Applications 
  • Taxation Accounting 

Accounting B.S.

Required Courses Degree Plan

Where Lamar Accounting Grads Work

Careers for Accounting Grads

Students who continue their accounting education go on to become:

  • Chief financial officers
  • Accountants
  • Teachers
  • Researchers
  • Comptrollers
  • Criminal investigators
  • Estate/financial planners
  • Strategic advisors
  • Consultants
  • Planners
  • Chief executive officers

What Path Will You Take After Graduation?

Upon graduation students will have the foundation they need to do well in any accounting master's degree program. Students with the end goal of being a certified public accountant will need to pursue a higher degree.

A B.S. degree in accounting is a great stepping stone for law school students or students planning to start a business. 

Learn About Lamar's Professional Accounting Master's Degree