School of Accounting

Accounting is the language and basic tool of business. At Florida Atlantic University, the School of Accounting prides itself on being the pillar and foundation for Business Administration studies. As the School of Accounting, our goal is to prepare students for careers in accounting, auditing, bookkeeping, forensics, tax, government, teaching, and advanced graduate or doctoral research. The School of Accounting offers undergraduate and graduate programs. Our distinguished faculty teaches the theory and applications of accounting concepts and trends. FAU is one of only 48 universities worldwide to participate in the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) Internal Audit Education Partnership (IAEP).

Mission:

The mission of the School of Accounting at Florida Atlantic University is to deliver a comprehensive accounting education to a diverse student body, publish scholarly accounting research, and provide leadership and service for the academic and professional accounting communities.

Director's Welcome:

The School of Accounting at Florida Atlantic University is a professional school operating within the State University System. Our mission is to deliver a comprehensive accounting education to a diverse student body, publish scholarly accounting research, and provide leadership and service for the academic and professional accounting communities.

The School of Accounting is among the largest accounting programs in the United States, with approximately 1,100 traditional and non-traditional students in our undergraduate and graduate degree programs. Our faculty comprises award-winning scholars who have been recognized for their contributions to education and research. We offer undergraduate and graduate degrees in day, evening, online, weekday, and weekend programs. Our programs are delivered in Boca Raton, Davie, and Ft. Lauderdale.

At the undergraduate level, students can earn an undergraduate degree with a major in accounting or a minor in accounting or business law. High-achieving students can pursue an undergraduate degree with honors by entering our highly acclaimed Accounting Scholars Program. This program is well known for its exceptional job placement rate, with more than 90% of its program graduates starting their careers in public accounting.

At the graduate level, we offer traditional and executive master's programs and a doctoral program. Our traditional program includes a Master of Accounting with an option to concentrate in Accounting Information Systems or Taxation and a Master of Taxation. Our executive programs offer a Master of Accounting with an option to concentrate in any one of three areas: Forensic Accounting, Digital Accounting Forensics and Data Analytics, and Professional Accounting. In addition, we offer a Master of Taxation through the executive programs. We also offer a variety of certificate programs designed to provide students with specialized knowledge and skills.

The Director’s office is in the School of Accounting on the Boca Raton campus (119 Kaye Hall, or 561-297-3636). Please visit, write, or call.

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