Launch a Successful Business Career With a BBA in Accounting
Accounting is more than numbers—it’s the backbone of smart business decisions. Viterbo University’s Bachelor of Business Administration in accounting gives you the tools to lead with confidence and contribute where it counts. Whether you want to work in auditing, tax, financial reporting, or forensic accounting, our BBA in accounting prepares you to navigate complex regulations, tax laws, and financial reporting requirements across industries.
In Viterbo University’s Dahl School of Business, you’ll learn from faculty with real-world accounting experience and gain skills employers value—like critical thinking, ethical leadership, and technical precision. All accounting majors complete paid internships, and many land full-time jobs before graduation.
Through our career-focused accounting BBA program, you’ll gain:
- Technical skills in auditing, tax law, and financial reporting
- Real-world experience through guaranteed paid internships
- Ethical decision-making and leadership development
- Career preparation backed by a strong reputation with employers
Accounting Major (BBA)
Viterbo’s Bachelor of Business Administration in accounting program has an excellent reputation for developing students’ technical and leadership skills in this exciting, ever-changing profession. You’ll study key areas such as auditing, taxation, financial reporting, and cost accounting while developing the analytical and ethical decision-making skills that set top professionals apart. Our accounting bachelor’s degree prepares you to keep pace with the latest trends in technology, increased government regulation, tax law changes, the globalization of business, and the ongoing restructuring of corporations.
Accounting Minor
Viterbo’s accounting minor provides a strong foundation in financial and managerial principles, with additional focus areas including cost analysis, federal taxation, and nonprofit finance. It’s a valuable complement for students majoring in business, health care, arts administration, or any field where financial literacy and reporting are essential.
BBA in Accounting Highlights
Viterbo University’s business accounting major provides a focused, career-ready education grounded in real-world experience and personalized support. As an accounting major, you’ll benefit from one-on-one advising, a required paid internship, and access to industry-relevant tools. With a curriculum shaped by current accounting standards and employer expectations, you’ll graduate ready to make meaningful contributions in public, corporate, or nonprofit settings.
Program highlights include:
- Paid internship experience: All accounting majors complete a guaranteed paid internship, gaining real-world experience, growing their networks, and often securing job offers before graduation.
- Finance simulation lab access: Build practical skills in our state-of-the-art Charles D. Gelatt Finance Simulation Laboratory, featuring live market data and industry-standard software for hands-on financial analysis and accounting practice.
- Embedded certificates: Our embedded Servant Leadership and Wealth Management Certificates enhance your knowledge of financial planning, ethics, and client-focused decision-making.
- Industry-experienced faculty: Learn from accounting faculty who bring both advanced academic credentials and years of experience in auditing, taxation, financial strategy, and corporate accounting.
- Regional career connections: Benefit from a strong alumni and employer network across Wisconsin and the Midwest that supports internships, mentorship, and job placement after graduation.
What Can You Do With an Accounting Degree?
Often described as the language of business, accounting remains one of the most in-demand and reliable career paths in the business world. Viterbo’s rigorous, accredited BBA program prepares you for careers in public, corporate, nonprofit, and government accounting.
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the median salary for accountants and auditors was $81,680 in 2024, with more than 130,000 job openings projected annually over the next decade. Employment in the field is expected to grow 6% by 2033—faster than the average across all occupations.
Our bachelor’s in accounting positions you to meet this demand. All accounting majors complete a paid internship, and 100% of our graduates were employed or in graduate school within six months of graduation (five-year average). With a strong foundation in ethics, financial strategy, and leadership, you’ll be well-prepared for a wide range of roles that offer strong growth potential.
Possible career paths for BBA in accounting graduates include:
- Auditor
- Budget analyst
- Financial analyst
- Forensic accountant
- Fund accountant
- Internal auditor
- Staff accountant
- Tax associate
Financial Aid for Accounting Majors
Viterbo is committed to making your accounting degree affordable. Through the Dahl School of Business, accounting majors can apply for a range of scholarships that recognize academic achievement, leadership, and career potential.
You may be eligible for awards such as:
- The Marv & Annette Friedwald Business Scholarship
- The Jessica Simon Abnet Endowed Scholarship
- The Russell & Vera Smith Foundation Scholarship
"The accounting program and supportive faculty at Viterbo not only solidified my foundational knowledge of accounting but also prepared me for a career focused on servant leadership and community engagement."
—Kari Brown ’14
Examples of Accounting Courses
Viterbo’s accounting curriculum offers practical, relevant coursework designed to build both your technical and professional skills. You’ll also complete a required accounting internship for academic credit. Popular accounting courses include:
- Intermediate Accounting I & II: Dive deep into financial statements, reporting standards, and disclosures
- Federal Taxation I & II: Explore corporate and individual tax law in depth
- Cost Accounting: Learn how to track, analyze, and manage costs for decision-making
- Auditing: Gain hands-on experience with risk assessment, internal controls, and assurance services
- Accounting Information Systems: Use software tools to support efficient and accurate financial operations
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