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An accounting degree equips you with essential business skills applicable across industries. This program prepares you to obtain certifications in public accounting, management accounting, and internal auditing post-graduation. As the universal language of business, accounting opens diverse career paths beyond these credentials. Central Michigan University's School of Accounting holds elite accreditation from the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business - a distinction shared by only 187 institutions nationwide (including just five in Michigan). This recognition guarantees CMU delivers exceptional education and signals to employers that graduates are job-ready.
CMU's accounting curriculum provides adaptable career preparation, including access to the SAP University Alliance for blending accounting expertise with information systems training - plus TERP10 certification opportunities. Combining accounting and IT skills makes graduates highly sought-after. Driven undergraduates should explore CMU's accelerated MBA option, enabling completion of both degrees plus CPA and TERP10 certification within five years. Such qualified graduates enjoy virtually unlimited employment prospects.