Dr. Crystal Hudson, Department Chair
Wright-Young Hall, Room 212
Telephone: (404) 880-6413

Overview

The Accounting Department originated when the School of Business Administration was established, and its history parallels that of the School. Central to the organizational management process, study of accounting assists managers make decisions and empowers them to meet their stewardship responsibilities.

The Department prepares graduate students in accounting with a practical and theoretical knowledge of accounting principles and practices for professional certifications and successful careers in independent and internal auditing, tax accounting, government accounting, management consulting and accounting information systems for both for-profit and not-for-profit businesses as well as pursuit of advanced studies in the fields of accounting and finance. The Department faculty not only serves those students in the major but also those in other concentrations in business as well as those students majoring in disciplines outside of the School of Business Administration.

The mission of the Accounting Program is to provide students with the necessary accounting skills to be successful managers and leaders and to prepare students for careers in accounting and related professions in a global environment.

The vision of the Accounting Program is to engage in innovative programs that provide students with technical and professional skills leading to successful careers in professional accounting and related careers.