Accounting

Accounting Courses

Xavier is known for providing an education that's both challenging and personal. Here are some courses that are part of the accounting major at Xavier:

Accounting Information Systems (ACCT 304) -  An explanation of how technology enables key accounting activities. A business process approach is used to illustrate how information flows through an organization and its effect on information system integration risk and internal control. Students learn how to document, evaluate and analyze enterprise based systems.

Financial Accounting and Reporting 1 (ACCT 307) -  Study of financial accounting theory and principles applicable to the accumulation, analysis, measurement, reporting, and interpretation of selected economic events. The first of a two course sequence.

Introduction to Taxation (ACCT 311) -  An introduction to individual tax law as well as the tax implications of business formation, income and expenses, and distributions for Sole Proprietorships, C-corporations, Partnerships and S-corporations. This course includes compliance, planning, tax research and ethical issues.

Nonprofit and Governmental Accounting (ACCT 415) -  An introduction to financial reporting for nonprofit organizations as well as governmental entities at the municipal, state and federal level.

Auditing (ACCT 490) -  Study of the integrated audit process from the perspectives of standards, audit planning, internal controls, ethics and the application of sound judgment in the decision making process.

Accounting Outcomes

99% of Xavier students, including those in the accounting major, are working, volunteering or in graduate school within six months of graduating (Class of 2022). Students in the accounting major graduate ready for impactful careers in accounting, information systems, cost management, taxation and auditing.

Careers: Staff Accountant, Internal Auditor, Consultant, Budget Analyst

Student Job Placements: Deloitte, Fifth Third Bank, KPMG, Kroger, Ernst & Young, General Electric, Grant Thornton, Cassady Schiller, Western & Southern, Cohen and Company, Cintas

More: Xavier's Career Development Office assists students in their search for employment by offering individual career counseling sessions, conducting workshop series on interviewing and resume writing techniques and maintaining an educational, vocational and employer information resource center. More than 100 nationally known companies visit the campus annually to interview graduating seniors for positions in business and industry.

Accounting Clubs

The following clubs are popular choices for students in the accounting major at Xavier University.

Xavier Accounting Society

The mission of the Xavier Accounting Society is to provide information about the field of accounting and the many alternative career paths within it. The Accounting Society connects its members with professionals in the areas of public, private, governmental, forensic and other areas of accounting. Additionally, the Accounting Society provides opportunities to network and develop professionally via interactions with professional organizations such as the Institute of Management Accountants, the Ohio Society of CPAs, the Institute of Internal Auditors, and the Information Systems Audit and Control Association. A final goal of the Accounting Society is to serve the university and the greater community by participating in events such Accounting for Kids Day, Volunteer Income Tax Assistance, and other service opportunities that arise.

National Association of Black Accountants 

The mission of the National Association of Black Accountants (NABA) is to address the professional needs of the members and to build leaders that shape the future of the accounting, finance and other business professions.

Women In Business (XWIB)

Preparing and empowering women to be tomorrow’s leaders through professional training, personal development workshops, mentoring and service.

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