Accounting program

Accounting at Harding

Accounting has often been referred to as the language of business. It is a vital function in every industry and any size business. Small businesses may need only one person managing budgets while large corporations may require teams of accountants to manage their financial books. Because of this, accountants can choose the industry, company or organization they are most passionate about and build a career they find enjoyable and rewarding.

At Harding, accounting is taught from a Christ-centered worldview that stresses honesty, respect and service for customers, employees and community — views in accord with the Golden Rule.

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Why study accounting at Harding?

Nationally recognized

Named No. 1 Undergraduate Accounting Program in Arkansas by PLEXUSS in 2024

Named No. 16 (Top 2%) Best Accounting Program in the U.S. by PLEXUSS in 2024

Center for Professional Excellence

The Center for Professional Excellence helps form connections that lead to internships, mentorships and careers. Additionally, the center exists as a valuable resource for alumni, assisting in their professional careers and spiritual journey. We want to be a conduit of information between current students, alumni and employers, providing insight for career decisions and job searches.

Study abroad

The four-week College of Business Administration study abroad program in London provides exposure to broad international businesses, multi-cultural diversity and extensive history. Students meet with and learn from industry leaders and see how businesses perform in a vast global environment.

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The Waldron Center for Entrepreneurship and Family Business focuses on entrepreneurial academics and competitions for students as well as business development for startups and family-owned businesses. The center supports entrepreneurship and family business through academic engagement, workshops and outreach to build a community of innovation.

Students may compete in the Arkansas Governor’s Cup competition in collaboration with students from engineering and computer science. Teams write a business plan to present at the competition in Little Rock, Arkansas.

What can you do with a degree in accounting?

Auditing

Accounting auditors ensure that companies and organizations provide a fair and detailed representation of their financial position as well as identifying potential areas of risk and opportunity and recommending solutions.

Accounting and review services

Accounting is more than just number crunching. It requires skills in anaylsis, problem solving, criticcal thinking and communication. As either internal or external consultants, accountants provide services in budgeting, financial planning, information technology, and legal in order to ensure that companies run efficiently.

Corporate tax planning and review

Tax accountants manage accounts and strategies for corporations to ensure accuracy and timeliness for all tax requirements. They may also make recommendations for future planning to improve overall management.

Accounting