(UA Fort Smith) Accounting Degree, Program Information at University of Arkansas

A program that prepares individuals to practice the profession of accounting and to perform related business functions. Includes instruction in accounting principles and theory, financial accounting, managerial accounting, cost accounting, budget control, tax accounting, legal aspects of accounting, auditing, reporting procedures, statement analysis, planning and consulting, business information systems, accounting research methods, professional standards and ethics, and applications to specific for-profit, public, and non-profit organizations. Find Colleges Offering Accounting Degree.

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Accountants
Job Description
Analyze financial information and prepare financial reports to determine or maintain record of assets, liabilities, profit and loss, tax liability, or other financial activities within an organization.
Salary and Wages
Fort Smith, AR-OK
- Total Employment: 540
- Average Annual Salary: $46,390
- Average Hourly Rate: $22.30
Projections
- Total Employment (2006): 1,274,357
- Total Employment Projected (2016): 1,499,932
- Percent Job Growth: 17.70%
Important Abilities
- Oral Comprehension
- Written Comprehension
- Oral Expression
- Written Expression
- Problem Sensitivity
- Deductive Reasoning
- Inductive Reasoning
- Mathematical Reasoning
- Number Facility
- Near Vision
Auditors
Job Description
Examine and analyze accounting records to determine financial status of establishment and prepare financial reports concerning operating procedures.
Salary and Wages
Fort Smith, AR-OK
- Total Employment: 540
- Average Annual Salary: $46,390
- Average Hourly Rate: $22.30
Projections
- Total Employment (2006): 1,274,357
- Total Employment Projected (2016): 1,499,932
- Percent Job Growth: 17.70%
Important Abilities
- Oral Comprehension
- Written Comprehension
- Oral Expression
- Written Expression
- Problem Sensitivity
- Deductive Reasoning
- Inductive Reasoning
- Information Ordering
- Mathematical Reasoning
- Near Vision
Budget Analysts
Job Description
Examine budget estimates for completeness, accuracy, and conformance with procedures and regulations. Analyze budgeting and accounting reports for the purpose of maintaining expenditure controls.
Projections
- Total Employment (2006): 61,858
- Total Employment Projected (2016): 66,260
- Percent Job Growth: 7.12%
Important Abilities
- Oral Comprehension
- Written Comprehension
- Oral Expression
- Written Expression
- Problem Sensitivity
- Deductive Reasoning
- Mathematical Reasoning
- Number Facility
- Near Vision
Credit Analysts
Job Description
Analyze current credit data and financial statements of individuals or firms to determine the degree of risk involved in extending credit or lending money. Prepare reports with this credit information for use in decision-making.
Salary and Wages
Fort Smith, AR-OK
- Total Employment: 30
- Average Annual Salary: $50,010
- Average Hourly Rate: $24.04
Projections
- Total Employment (2006): 67,132
- Total Employment Projected (2016): 68,398
- Percent Job Growth: 1.88%
Important Abilities
- Oral Comprehension
- Oral Expression
- Problem Sensitivity
- Deductive Reasoning
- Inductive Reasoning
- Mathematical Reasoning
- Number Facility
Financial Examiners
Job Description
Enforce or ensure compliance with laws and regulations governing financial and securities institutions and financial and real estate transactions. May examine, verify correctness of, or establish authenticity of records.
Projections
- Total Employment (2006): 25,588
- Total Employment Projected (2016): 28,326
- Percent Job Growth: 10.70%
Important Abilities
- Oral Comprehension
- Written Comprehension
- Oral Expression
- Written Expression
- Problem Sensitivity
- Deductive Reasoning
- Inductive Reasoning
- Information Ordering
- Category Flexibility
- Near Vision
Tax Examiners, Collectors, and Revenue Agents
Job Description
Determine tax liability or collect taxes from individuals or business firms according to prescribed laws and regulations.
Projections
- Total Employment (2006): 80,726
- Total Employment Projected (2016): 82,455
- Percent Job Growth: 2.14%
Important Abilities
- Oral Comprehension
- Written Comprehension
- Oral Expression
- Problem Sensitivity
- Deductive Reasoning
- Inductive Reasoning
- Information Ordering
- Near Vision
- Speech Recognition
- Speech Clarity
Business Teachers, Postsecondary
Job Description
Teach courses in business administration and management, such as accounting, finance, human resources, labor relations, marketing, and operations research.
Important Abilities
- Oral Comprehension
- Written Comprehension
- Oral Expression
- Written Expression
- Deductive Reasoning
- Inductive Reasoning
- Speech Clarity

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Awarded Degrees and Program Completion Details

Accounting

	Total
Overall
All Students	30

By Gender
Male	6
Female	24

By Race
Non-Resident Alien	-
American Indian	1
Black	-
Asian	2
Hispanic	1
White	26
Unknown	-

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Arkansas State University - Main Campus

2105 E. Aggie Road
Jonesboro, AR 72467

Degrees or Certifications Awarded For This Program: 48

Highest Degree Offered: Doctoral
Campus Location: Small City
Tenure System: Has Tenure System
Students Enrollment: 10,000 - 19,999
Classification: Masters Colleges and Universities (Larger Programs)
Size & Residential Status: Medium Four-Year, Primarily Nonresidential

Arkansas Tech University

Administration Bldg 200; 1506 N Boulder Ave
Russellville, AR 72801

Degrees or Certifications Awarded For This Program: 22

Highest Degree Offered: Master's
Campus Location: Remote Town
Tenure System: Has Tenure System
Students Enrollment: 5,000 - 9,999
Classification: Masters Colleges and Universities (Medium Programs)
Size & Residential Status: Medium Four-Year, Primarily Residential

Henderson State University

1100 Henderson St
Arkadelphia, AR 71999

Degrees or Certifications Awarded For This Program: 21

Highest Degree Offered: Master's
Campus Location: Distant Town
Tenure System: Has Tenure System
Students Enrollment: 1,000 - 4,999
Classification: Masters Colleges and Universities (Medium Programs)
Size & Residential Status: Medium Four-Year, Primarily Residential

Southern Arkansas University Main Campus

100 E. University
Magnolia, AR 71753

Degrees or Certifications Awarded For This Program: 18

Highest Degree Offered: Master's
Campus Location: Remote Town
Tenure System: Has Tenure System
Students Enrollment: 1,000 - 4,999
Classification: Baccalaureate Colleges--Diverse Fields
Size & Residential Status: Small Four-Year, Primarily Residential

University of Arkansas at Little Rock

2801 S University Ave
Little Rock, AR 72204

Degrees or Certifications Awarded For This Program: 43

Highest Degree Offered: Doctoral and First-Professional
Campus Location: Midsized City
Tenure System: Has Tenure System
Students Enrollment: 10,000 - 19,999
Classification: Doctoral/Research Universities
Size & Residential Status: Medium Four-Year, Primarily Nonresidential

University of Arkansas at Monticello

Highway 425 South
Monticello, AR 71656

Degrees or Certifications Awarded For This Program: 13

Highest Degree Offered: Master's
Campus Location: Remote Town
Tenure System: Has Tenure System
Students Enrollment: 1,000 - 4,999
Classification: Masters Colleges and Universities (Smaller Programs)
Size & Residential Status: Small Four-Year, Primarily Residential

University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff

1200 N University Mail Slot 4789
Pine Bluff, AR 71601

Degrees or Certifications Awarded For This Program: 13

Highest Degree Offered: Master's
Historically Black College: Yes
Campus Location: Small City
Tenure System: Has Tenure System
Students Enrollment: 1,000 - 4,999
Classification: Baccalaureate Colleges--Diverse Fields
Size & Residential Status: Medium Four-Year, Primarily Residential

University of Arkansas Main Campus

Administration Bldg 425
Fayetteville, AR 72701

Degrees or Certifications Awarded For This Program: 113

Highest Degree Offered: Doctoral and First-Professional
Campus Location: Rural
Tenure System: Has Tenure System
Students Enrollment: 10,000 - 19,999
Classification: Research Universities (High Research Activity)
Size & Residential Status: Large Four-Year, Primarily Residential

University of Central Arkansas

201 Donaghey Ave
Conway, AR 72035

Degrees or Certifications Awarded For This Program: 56

Highest Degree Offered: Doctoral
Campus Location: Town Fringe
Tenure System: Has Tenure System
Students Enrollment: 10,000 - 19,999
Classification: Masters Colleges and Universities (Larger Programs)
Size & Residential Status: Medium Four-Year, Primarily Nonresidential

Arkansas Northeastern College

2501 S Division
Blytheville, AR 72316

Degrees or Certifications Awarded For This Program: 6

Highest Degree Offered: Associate's
Campus Location: Remote Town
Tenure System: No Tenure System
Students Enrollment: 1,000 - 4,999
Classification: Associates--Public Rural-Serving Medium
Size & Residential Status: Small Two-Year

Arkansas State University - Beebe

1000 Iowa Street
Beebe, AR 72012

Degrees or Certifications Awarded For This Program: 0

Highest Degree Offered: Associate's
Campus Location: Town Fringe
Tenure System: Has Tenure System
Students Enrollment: 1,000 - 4,999
Classification: Associates--Public 2-Year Colleges Under 4-Year Universities
Size & Residential Status: Medium Two-Year

North Arkansas College

1515 Pioneer Dr
Harrison, AR 72601

Degrees or Certifications Awarded For This Program: 7

Highest Degree Offered: Associate's
Campus Location: Remote Town
Tenure System: No Tenure System
Students Enrollment: 1,000 - 4,999
Classification: Associates--Public Rural-Serving Medium
Size & Residential Status: Small Two-Year

Ouachita Technical College

One College Cir
Malvern, AR 72104

Degrees or Certifications Awarded For This Program: 12

Highest Degree Offered: Associate's
Campus Location: Rural
Tenure System: No Tenure System
Students Enrollment: 1,000 - 4,999
Classification: Associates--Public Rural-Serving Small
Size & Residential Status: Small Two-Year

Pulaski Technical College

3000 W Scenic Dr
North Little Rock, AR 72118

Degrees or Certifications Awarded For This Program: 10

Highest Degree Offered: Associate's
Campus Location: Small City
Tenure System: No Tenure System
Students Enrollment: 5,000 - 9,999
Classification: Associates--Public Urban-Serving Single Campus
Size & Residential Status: Medium Two-Year

University of Arkansas Community College - Batesville

2005 White Drive
Batesville, AR 72503

Degrees or Certifications Awarded For This Program: 2

Highest Degree Offered: Associate's
Campus Location: Remote Town
Tenure System: No Tenure System
Students Enrollment: 1,000 - 4,999
Classification: Associates--Public 2-Year Colleges Under 4-Year Universities
Size & Residential Status: Small Two-Year