Accounting Minor

The accounting minor requires students to complete 16 additional credits in accounting beyond the 4 credits required in ACCTG 211. It is designed to introduce students to advanced topics in financial and cost accounting, as well as to the basics of income tax accounting for individuals. This minor can provide an enhanced understanding of accounting information flows, costing systems, and the general tax environment to students majoring in other business areas and it is a particularly good compliment to the finance and management information systems majors. On its own, it will not generally enable students to meet the requirements for professional licensing in accounting.

Penn State Behrend Accounting Minor

Related Career Fields

Business and Finance

Related Occupations

Accounting and Auditing

This field involves preparing and verifying financial records to ensure accuracy and compliance, helping organizations make informed decisions while often working in office settings under tight deadlines.

Budget Analysis

Budget analysts help organizations plan their finances by developing, reviewing, and managing budgets. They ensure that resources are allocated efficiently and spending stays within limits. They solve issues related to financial forecasting, cost control, and resource prioritization. Work is generally performed in government agencies, corporations, or nonprofit organizations in office environments.

Financial Analysis

Financial analysts evaluate investment opportunities, company performance, and economic trends to support business and financial decisions. They solve problems related to profitability, risk, and market positioning. Their work is highly data-driven and typically performed in corporate finance departments, banks, or investment firms in office environments.

Financial Examination

Financial examiners ensure that financial institutions comply with laws and regulations. They review balance sheets, lending practices, and risk management procedures to protect the financial system and consumers. They address issues of compliance, solvency, and financial misconduct. Most work in government agencies or regulatory bodies in office settings, with some fieldwork at financial institutions.

Tax Examination and Revenue Collection

Workers in this field review tax filings, audit financial records, and ensure compliance with tax laws. They help resolve discrepancies and enforce legal standards around public revenue collection. The work is largely desk-based with some field investigations or taxpayer interviews.

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