要全面了解任何企业，非营利组织或政府机构的运营和财务状况，必须具有全面的会计知识。Western的会计专业学生修读广泛的会计课程，包括经济和工商管理计划的课程，以为他们从事会计职业或研究生学习做好准备。毕业生离开课程准备参加考试，成为注册会计师（CPA）或注册管理会计师（CMA）。
Accounting is an important tool used by managers of organizations to plan, control and report financial activity. A thorough knowledge of Accounting is necessary to understand the operation and financial condition of any business, non-profit organization or governmental agency. In addition, the Accounting curriculum provides a foundation for students who plan to take examinations to become a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Certified Management Accountant (CMA). <br><br>The Accounting major offers a broad program of accounting courses, which coupled with required and elective courses in Economics and Business Administration, provides the graduate with a sound foundation for an accounting career or post-graduate studies. The Accounting graduate can expect to find employment in a number of areas including private business, public accounting, not-for-profit organizations or governmental units. Typical work may include areas such as cost analysis, taxation, auditing, accounting systems, taxation or cash management.