AACSB

Santa Clara University
Santa Clara, California
Leavey School of Business
Bachelor and Certificate Programs in Accounting
Bachelor of Commerce (BSC), Accounting

The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) in California accredits Santa Clara University's accounting programs, offered through the Leavey School of Business.  Santa Clara University’s Leavey School of Business is ranked as one of the top business programs in the country. Santa Clara University is a Jesuit school which emphasizes intellectual inquiry and student leadership. The business school's seminar series provides presentations on current business and accounting topics from Silicon Valley accounting professionals. Santa Clara University regularly publishes research on accounting, auditing, and tax issues. Accounting students in Santa Clara University's Leavey School of Business have mandatory academic advising every spring quarter.

Sonoma State University
Rohnert Park, California
Department of Business Administration
Bachelor of Science, Business Administration
Bachelor of Science, Economics

Sonoma State University's Bachelor of Science in Business Administration program, offered through the Department of Business Administration, offers students small class sizes and a high level of personal attention. Faculty mentor and support students well beyond the classroom, and pay close attention to what recruiters identify as the most important attributes in the college graduates they hire. The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) accredits Sonoma State University's business programs. The university’s business students are connected with local businesses, government programs, and non-profit organizations through their involvement with the program.

Examining Accounting Careers in Utah

Utah is home to nearly 10,000 accountants and this number has been rising since 2006. This means job growth in the industry is booming! A strong increase in the average salary for Utah accountants is cause for celebration too. Utah accountants earned an average of $55,660 in 2006. Today they average around $60,510. Although they can be found in all cities and towns, most accountants live in Salt Lake City and the Provo-Orem and Ogden-Clearfield metropolitan areas.

Examining Accounting Careers in Nebraska

Nebraska is home to around 7,090 accountants. In 2006, the state was home to 7,480. Although the state has lost accounting jobs over the years, the average salary has increased. In 2006, Nebraska accountants averaged $57,010. In 2009, they averaged $59,950.