University of Denver (DU) - Accounting
Accounting
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. Get more details and student breakdown below, including other Colorado schools that offer an accounting degree. Students at University of Denver who have completed this program in 2010-2011 have received the following degrees:
- Bachelor
- Master
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Breakdown of Students That Completed the Accounting Program
The table below lists the number of students that have completed the accounting program at the University of Denver for the 2010-2011 academic year.
Overall
| Total | Bachelor | Master | |
|---|---|---|---|
All Students | 106 | 46 | 60 |
By Gender
| Total | Bachelor | Master | |
|---|---|---|---|
Male | 49 | 23 | 26 |
Female | 57 | 23 | 34 |
By Race
| Total | Bachelor | Master | |
|---|---|---|---|
American Indian | 1 | - | 1 |
Black | - | - | - |
Asian | 6 | 3 | 3 |
Hispanic | 7 | 3 | 4 |
White | 61 | 35 | 26 |
Unknown | 28 | 3 | 25 |
Career Options For Graduates
Students who have completed this program, have entered into some of these more popular career paths listed below. The information covers overall job description, estimated salary and wages, along with job projections by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).
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 working environment, educational requirements, and potential salary of accountants in our career profile section.
Salary and Wages
- Total Employment: 20,260
- Average Annual Salary: $75,160
- Average Hourly Rate: $36.14
- Number of Employed Per 1,000 Jobs in The Area: 217
- Percentage of the Share of Total Employment Compared to the National Share: 199%
Projections
- Total Employment (2010): 1,216,900
- Total Employment Projected (2020): 1,407,600
- Percent Job Growth: 15.70%
- Percent of Business Teachers, Postsecondary That Are Self-Employed: (2010): 8%
Auditors
Job Description
Examine and analyze accounting records to determine financial status of establishment and prepare financial reports concerning operating procedures. Read more about working environment, educational requirements, and potential salary of auditors in our career profile section.
Salary and Wages
- Total Employment: 20,260
- Average Annual Salary: $75,160
- Average Hourly Rate: $36.14
- Number of Employed Per 1,000 Jobs in The Area: 217
- Percentage of the Share of Total Employment Compared to the National Share: 199%
Projections
- Total Employment (2010): 1,216,900
- Total Employment Projected (2020): 1,407,600
- Percent Job Growth: 15.70%
- Percent of Business Teachers, Postsecondary That Are Self-Employed: (2010): 8%
Budget Analysts
Job Description
Examine budget estimates for completeness, accuracy, and conformance with procedures and regulations. Analyze budgeting and accounting reports. Read more about working environment, educational requirements, and potential salary of budget analysts in our career profile section.
Salary and Wages
- Total Employment: 800
- Average Annual Salary: $75,120
- Average Hourly Rate: $36.12
- Number of Employed Per 1,000 Jobs in The Area: 20.7
- Percentage of the Share of Total Employment Compared to the National Share: 151%
Projections
- Total Employment (2010): 62,100
- Total Employment Projected (2020): 68,500
- Percent Job Growth: 10.40%
Credit Analysts
Job Description
Analyze 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 credit information for use in decision making. Read more about working environment, educational requirements, and potential salary of credit analysts in our career profile section.
Salary and Wages
- Total Employment: 610
- Average Annual Salary: $66,440
- Average Hourly Rate: $31.94
- Number of Employed Per 1,000 Jobs in The Area: 20.5
- Percentage of the Share of Total Employment Compared to the National Share: 110%
Projections
- Total Employment (2010): 63,300
- Total Employment Projected (2020): 75,900
- Percent Job Growth: 19.70%
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, or authenticate records. Read more about working environment, educational requirements, and potential salary of financial examiners in our career profile section.
Salary and Wages
- Total Employment: 380
- Average Annual Salary: $85,520
- Average Hourly Rate: $41.11
- Number of Employed Per 1,000 Jobs in The Area: 20.3
- Percentage of the Share of Total Employment Compared to the National Share: 144%
Projections
- Total Employment (2010): 29,300
- Total Employment Projected (2020): 37,200
- Percent Job Growth: 27.00%
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 working environment, educational requirements, and potential salary of tax examiners and collectors, and revenue agents in our career profile section.
Projections
- Total Employment (2010): 74,500
- Total Employment Projected (2020): 80,000
- Percent Job Growth: 7.30%
- Percent of Business Teachers, Postsecondary That Are Self-Employed: (2010): 0.3%
Business Teachers, Postsecondary
Job Description
Teach courses in business administration and management, such as accounting, finance, human resources, labor and industrial relations, marketing, and operations research. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research. Read more about working environment, educational requirements, and potential salary of business teachers, postsecondary in our career profile section.
List of schools that offer an accounting degree or program in Colorado
- 4-Year Colleges and Universities
- Community Colleges
4-Year Colleges and Universities
| College America - Denver | |
Denver, CO
| Students That Completed This Program: 3 |
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| Colorado Christian University | |
Lakewood, CO
| Students That Completed This Program: 16 |
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| Colorado State University - Pueblo | |
Pueblo, CO
| Students That Completed This Program: 18 |
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| Colorado Technical University-Colorado Springs | |
Colorado Springs, CO
| Students That Completed This Program: 25 |
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| Fort Lewis College | |
Durango, CO
| Students That Completed This Program: 26 |
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| Mesa State College | |
Grand Junction, CO
| Students That Completed This Program: 11 |
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| Metropolitan State College of Denver | |
Denver, CO
| Students That Completed This Program: 154 |
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| Regis University | |
Denver, CO
| Students That Completed This Program: 144 |
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| University of Colorado Denver | |
Denver, CO
| Students That Completed This Program: 57 |
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| Western State College of Colorado | |
Gunnison, CO
| Students That Completed This Program: 18 |
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Community Colleges
| Colorado Northwestern Community College | |
Rangely, CO
| Students That Completed This Program: 4 |
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| Lamar Community College | |
Lamar, CO
| Students That Completed This Program: 1 |
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