The world of investment accounting is constantly evolving, and you can get ahead in this field by pursuing an accounting degree in the investment accounting track at USI. The investment accounting track is a cutting edge educational opportunity for you if you are interested in a career involving accounting for investments, reporting of investments, or working for other financial institutions that manage alternative assets. At USI, you'll explore the complex issues surrounding a variety of alternative investments, such as hedge funds, private equity funds, real estate, venture capital funds, derivatives, and commodities. The field of accounting and the role of accountants is rapidly changing and ripe with opportunities. Accountants are decreasingly asked to just crunch numbers - companies now have expanded the roles of accountants into areas related to financial planning, data analysis, business forecasting, creation and monitoring of internal controls, fraud prevention and detection, and decision support.
The Romain College of Business has earned accreditation from AACSB, which is considered the "gold standard" for business accreditation. Only 5.7% of business schools, globally, have earned that accreditation. Achieving accreditation is a multi-year process of rigorous internal focus, engagement with an AACSB-assigned mentor and peer-reviewed evaluation. Schools must develop and implement a plan to align with accreditation standards. These standards require excellence in areas relating to strategic management and innovation; student, faculty, and staff as active participants; learning and teaching; and academic and professional engagement.
To apply to the University of Southern Indiana (USI) for undergraduate enrollment:
Once USI has processed your application, transcript(s) and scores (if needed), a decision will be made by Undergraduate Admissions and you will receive a notification.
Upon acceptance to USI, you'll receive detailed information about next steps, including orientation, registration and housing.
Completing a degree in accounting will prepare you with a unique skill set to have a challenging, rewarding career in accounting or another business field. USI's program focuses on real-world accounting problems and case studies, applying technical and theoretical knowledge in practical settings, giving you a strong competitive advantage in the job market.
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The University of Southern Indiana is committed to making college accessible to those wishing to further their education by providing numerous scholarships, grants, and financial aid options to assist students in managing tuition expenses.