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Accounting graduates remain highly sought-after, with diverse career paths available in every sector—government, corporate, and nonprofit. As accounting serves as the fundamental language of business, professionals in this field play a critical role by analyzing, communicating, and assessing financial data for internal and external stakeholders. From auditing and taxation to financial planning, regulatory compliance, management, forensic investigation, and risk assessment, accountants significantly influence sound business decisions. Careers also extend to adjacent fields like banking, insurance, consulting, leadership, and IT systems. Since accounting aims to deliver accurate and meaningful insights, ethical standards are paramount, requiring unwavering integrity from practitioners.
International freshman applicants must be high school graduates (students that have the equivalent of a diploma in the United States).
English proficiency is measured through the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL). A score of at least 550 on the paper based exam or 77 on the internet based TOEFL is required. USC also accepts the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) or the PTE Academic Test. Students must score at least a 6.5 on the IELTS, or at least a 53 on the PTE.