Are you curious how businesses balance budgets or uncover fraud? Accounting is all about how money moves — and how to make it work smarter.
Major in Accounting
What is accounting?
Accounting is more than crunching numbers — it’s the universal language that drives business decisions across the world. When you major in accounting at LSU, you'll unlock skills like interpreting financial records, auditing business performance and risk, detecting fraud, and tax planning. Whether you work for a global brand or launch your own firm, an accounting degree prepares you for jobs in public accounting, auditing, tax, financial management, and more. Access top firms, and be part of a close-knit, career-focused community at LSU.
What You Can Do
An LSU degree opens doors to a wide range of career paths and professional opportunities. With a strong academic foundation, real-world learning, and support from a powerful alumni network, you’ll graduate prepared for success in today’s competitive job market. Whether you’re planning to work in a corporate setting, nonprofit organization, government agency, creative industry, or research lab, LSU equips you with the in-demand skills and hands-on experience employers value most.
Potential Careers
Assurance & Tax
Auditing
Certified Public Accountant
Chief Financial Officer
Corporate Accounting
Government Accounting
Information Systems
Tax Planning/Compliance
Workplace Settings
Banks/Financial Institutions
Consulting Practices
Energy Companies
Government Agencies
Healthcare Industry
Manufacturing Companies
Public Accounting Firms
Service Companies
What Accounting Looks like
What I Love About My Major
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