Accounting

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Your degree will prepare you for a wide array of professional opportunities analyzing key financial data. You’ll provide the insight all companies need to make decisions and formulate strategy.

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Chicago, Illinois
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Accounting

Considering Accounting?

Learn more with Graham’s Accounting Career Guide.

See what you’ll study.

Plan for a career in public accounting by working a full-time internship in the spring.

Exploring your career options? Discover what’s possible with What Can I do with this Major?

Meet our top employers.

Manage your career planning with these tools and resources.

Pro-tips around recruitment and hiring for Gatton Accounting students!

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