GWU Accounting Degree, Major and Program Information

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. Read more about accountants in our career profile section.
Salary and Wages
Bethesda-Gaithersburg-Frederick, MD Metropolitan Division
- Total Employment: 7,430
- Average Annual Salary: $82,640
- Average Hourly Rate: $39.73
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV Metropolitan Division
- Total Employment: 30,520
- Average Annual Salary: $75,830
- Average Hourly Rate: $36.46
Projections
- Total Employment (2008): 1,290,600
- Total Employment Projected (2018): 1,570,000
- Percent Job Growth: 279.40%
Auditors
Job Description
Examine and analyze accounting records to determine financial status of establishment and prepare financial reports concerning operating procedures. Read more about auditors in our career profile section.
Salary and Wages
Bethesda-Gaithersburg-Frederick, MD Metropolitan Division
- Total Employment: 7,430
- Average Annual Salary: $82,640
- Average Hourly Rate: $39.73
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV Metropolitan Division
- Total Employment: 30,520
- Average Annual Salary: $75,830
- Average Hourly Rate: $36.46
Projections
- Total Employment (2008): 1,290,600
- Total Employment Projected (2018): 1,570,000
- Percent Job Growth: 279.40%
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. Read more about budget analysts in our career profile section.
Salary and Wages
Bethesda-Gaithersburg-Frederick, MD Metropolitan Division
- Total Employment: 610
- Average Annual Salary: $73,050
- Average Hourly Rate: $35.12
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV Metropolitan Division
- Total Employment: 4,520
- Average Annual Salary: $81,970
- Average Hourly Rate: $39.41
Projections
- Total Employment (2008): 67,200
- Total Employment Projected (2018): 77,400
- Percent Job Growth: 10.10%
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. Read more about credit analysts in our career profile section.
Salary and Wages
Bethesda-Gaithersburg-Frederick, MD Metropolitan Division
- Total Employment: 330
- Average Annual Salary: $78,990
- Average Hourly Rate: $37.97
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV Metropolitan Division
- Total Employment: 990
- Average Annual Salary: $74,560
- Average Hourly Rate: $35.85
Projections
- Total Employment (2008): 73,200
- Total Employment Projected (2018): 84,200
- Percent Job Growth: 11.00%
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. Read more about financial examiners in our career profile section.
Salary and Wages
Bethesda-Gaithersburg-Frederick, MD Metropolitan Division
- Average Annual Salary: $53,520
- Average Hourly Rate: $25.73
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV Metropolitan Division
- Total Employment: 610
- Average Annual Salary: $105,190
- Average Hourly Rate: $50.57
Projections
- Total Employment (2008): 27,000
- Total Employment Projected (2018): 38,100
- Percent Job Growth: 11.10%
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. Read more about tax examiners collectors and revenue agents in our career profile section.
Salary and Wages
Bethesda-Gaithersburg-Frederick, MD Metropolitan Division
- Total Employment: 70
- Average Annual Salary: $67,470
- Average Hourly Rate: $32.44
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV Metropolitan Division
- Total Employment: 540
- Average Annual Salary: $63,640
- Average Hourly Rate: $30.60
Projections
- Total Employment (2008): 72,700
- Total Employment Projected (2018): 82,200
- Percent Job Growth: 9.50%
Business Teachers, Postsecondary
Job Description
Teach courses in business administration and management, such as accounting, finance, human resources, labor relations, marketing, and operations research. Read more about postsecondary business teachers in our career profile section.

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Awarded Degrees and Program Completion Details

Accounting

	Total	Bachelor	Master	Doctor
Overall
All Students	125	30	94	1

By Gender
Male	49	17	32	-
Female	76	13	62	1

By Race
Non-Resident Alien	54	1	53	-
American Indian	-	-	-	-
Black	6	-	6	-
Asian	13	5	8	-
Hispanic	-	-	-	-
White	44	23	20	1
Unknown	8	1	7	-