Department of Accounting and Finance
Learn the Language of Business
The Department of Accounting and Finance will prepare you for an exceptional career in public or corporate accounting, corporate finance or financial services.
Accounting and finance are the languages of business around the world. You will be equipped to manage and interpret internal and external accounting reports and effectively communicate financial information about firm performance. Take your love of numbers and business and turn them into an amazing career. We leverage academic and real-world experiences to bring you a well-rounded education in accounting and finance.
Nationally-Ranked Affordable Programs
The College of Business has been recognized by the highly anticipated U.S. News & World Report rankings for 2023 for several programs.
The A&M-Commerce Business Advantage
Here you will gain the knowledge, confidence and the practical tools you need to become a professional, ready to compete in the marketplace.
AACSB
Accredited
Earn a valuable degree from a fully accredited business program. Since 1976, the College of Business has held this prestigious designation making it one of roughly 800 institutions to hold such a distinction worldwide.
Innovative Programs
STEM Designated Degree
Our STEM-designated undergraduate and graduate programs in Business Analytics, as well as our Master of Science degrees in Finance, Marketing, Marketing Analytics, and Supply Chain Management, give students a significant advantage in the fastest-growing markets. These programs prepare students for professional careers that offer job security, flexibility, satisfaction, and excellent earning potential.
Accounting
Endorsed by the IMA
Our Department of Accounting and Finance is endorsed by the Institute for Management Accountants, which means our programs adequately prepare students to take the Certified Management Accountant certification exam.
Student Experience
World-class Faculty
Engage with exceptional faculty who are both significant scholars and industry leaders that provide you with personalized attention. Renowned for their research and enterprising spirit, learn from the best to be the best with industry insights they provide.
Career Services
Your Future
Explore careers and develop a plan as you meet one-on-one with our career coaches. Our team will help you curate your resume and cover letters, prep you with mock interviews, provide you with professional headshots, and offer you employment opportunities and access to network with some of the largest companies across several industries.
Scholarships
Funding Your Future
Committed to investing in our students' futures, our programs are not only affordable but of great value. In addition to the scholarships available from A&M-Commerce, the College of Business offers scholarships specifically for business students.
Well-Rounded
Global Exposure
Students will develop, apply and hone evolving skills to ensure their success here in Texas and abroad.
Explore Our Programs
Accounting (BBA)
This program provides you with the ability to achieve competency in internal control systems, managerial accounting, income tax accounting, financial accounting and not-for-profit accounting. Graduates pursue careers in public accounting, governmental accounting and managerial accounting.
Banking (BBA)
Prepare to excel in the ever-evolving financial sector with a solid foundation, expert guidance, and access to certifications and continuous education across vast banking specialties.
Finance (BBA)
The BBA in Finance program will give you tangible and market-demanded skills related to capital management, investment and portfolio management, financial institutions, and personal finance. Graduates pursue careers in banking, financial analysis, corporate finance and personal financial planning.
Accounting (MSA)
The Master of Science in Accounting is designed for those who want to specialize in accounting at the graduate level. It is a good choice whether you choose to build on your undergraduate accounting major or have a limited or no accounting background. The MSA is excellent preparation if you are planning a career in public accounting, industry or government.
Finance (MSF)
The Master of Science in Finance program will give you a solid understanding of finance theory as well as the practical applications of theory to real-world problems. When you graduate, you will be prepared to meet the financial, managerial and global economic challenges of the 21st century and beyond.
Forensic Auditing Analytics (MS)
The Master of Science in Forensic Auditing Analytics combines courses in accounting and business analytics to provide students with traditional forensics and auditing courses but also cutting-edge business analytic skills to successfully prevent and fight financial crime in the increasingly digital economy. Since most significant financial crimes involve computers either in commission, concealment, detection, or investigation, this program provides accounting students with skills not commonly found in traditional accounting programs, including how to extract, preserve, and document digital financial crimes to ensure their admissibility and undeniability in court.
Graduate Certificates
Auditing and Forensic Accounting Graduate Certificate
The graduate certificate in Auditing and Forensic Accounting will equip students to gain certifications offered by the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) and the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE). The twelve semester hours (4 courses) of coursework is eligible to meet requirements for the Master of Science in Accounting (MSA) program should a student wish to pursue it. ACCT 527 & ACCT 562 are in the core curriculum and the remaining courses would meet electives for the MSA.
Tax Accounting Graduate Certificate
The Tax Accounting Graduate Certificate is a 12 semester hour (4 course) program. The certificate may be applied to the Master of Science in Accounting (MSA) program with two of the courses ACCT 538 & ACCT 540 required as part of the core and advanced core.
Student Organizations
Beta Alpha Psi
Beta Alpha Psi is an international scholastic and professional financial information honors society. The primary objective of the society is to encourage and give recognition to scholastic and professional excellence in the fields of accounting, finance and management information systems.
National Association for Black Accountants
National Association for Black Accountants (NABA) is dedicated to bridging the opportunity gap for black accounting and finance professionals by providing leadership and technical training, as well as networking and career opportunities. NABA is the largest professional membership organization focused specifically on African-Americans and people of color in the accounting, finance and business-related fields.
The Finance Society
The aim of the Finance Society is to help in the development of the next generation of finance professionals from A&M-Commerce, from degree plan through career. The society is an active student organization in the College of Business that is focused on advising and guiding in the professional, educational and social development of students interested in finance and economics.
Scholarships
As an accounting or finance student, you have access to department scholarships that are specific to your degree.
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- Department of Accounting and Finance
- 903.886.5659
- 903.468.3216
- [email protected]
- P.O. Box 3011
- Commerce, TX 75429-3011
