Bachelor of Science in Accounting

Learn the art of accounting on Maine's coast

Imagine yourself as a key figure in any business’s critical decision making. A UNE Accounting degree prepares you for a profession that has evolved to require a broader and deeper skill set. Our curriculum adheres to the brand-new standards set by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) and the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) to position you to keep pace with new technologies, master modern techniques, and succeed on your licensing exam.

You’ll be able to assess financial performance using current data analytics tools, prepare key financial reports, evaluate internal control systems, and prepare business audits in compliance with regulatory guidelines. The Accounting major will provide you with the skills to pursue a career in public accounting, private accounting, or an advanced degree focused on research.

Note: The Accounting degree program is available beginning in fall 2024 for those who started at UNE as first-year students in fall 2023 (class of 2027) and later.

Why UNE for your degree in accounting

As a UNE Accounting major, you’ll be well prepared for your CPA exam, through a curriculum that follows the new standards of the AICPA and NASBA.

Aligned to 2024 CPA licensure exam changes
Earn Excel Expert certification
Access to immersive internships with regional businesses
Learn communication and professionalism skills for today’s workplace
Access to latest tax and accounting software and technology
Supportive professors with real-world experience
UNE is Maine’s #1 college for getting a job after graduation (Zippia 2023)
Regional demand for accountants is high — 24% above the national average

Accounting Program Admissions Information

The Accounting degree program is available beginning in fall 2024 for those who started at UNE as first-year students in fall 2023 (class of 2027) and later.

If you are a prospective student, please contact the Office of Undergraduate Admissions at (207) 602-2847 or admissions@une.edu.
If you are a current UNE student, please visit Academic Advising.

What will you study? Accounting degree curriculum overview

The UNE Accounting curriculum is comprehensive, yet flexible enough to allow for a minor or double major. The following are some of the key courses offered within the Accounting degree program:

Excel Expert Certification
Innovation Through Technology
Accounting Information Systems
Data Analytics in Accounting
Taxation for Individuals and Entities
Auditing and Accounting Internship

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Career Paths for Accounting Majors

With the knowledge you gain from your accounting degree coursework, you will be up to date with the AICPA guidelines as well as the latest tax and accounting software, making you well prepared to enter this much-needed profession.

Our graduates have access to careers in many exciting fields, including:

Financial Analyst
Auditor
Controller
Public Accountant
Governmental/Nonprofit Accountant
Tax/Financial Advisor

Accounting Careers by the Numbers

There is a dramatic need for accountants across the country, and availability of accounting jobs in New England is even higher at 24% above the national average, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (2023).

the percentage of expected growth in U.S. accounting jobs through 2031

136,400

U.S. job openings projected each year

About the Accounting Minor

Our minor in Accounting is a great complement to many majors. You’ll gain the foundational skills to help manage finances for virtually any type of organization, in any industry. Courses for the minor include:

Financial Accounting
Managerial Accounting
Intermediate Accounting
Auditing Principles
Tax for Individuals and Entities

The Accounting minor is available beginning in fall 2024 for those who started at UNE as first-year students in fall 2023 (class of 2027) and later.

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