accounting students

Department of Accounting and Finance

Learn the Language of Business

The Department of Accounting and Finance will prepare you for an exceptional career in public or corporate accounting, corporate finance or financial services.

Accounting and finance are the languages of business around the world. You will be equipped to manage and interpret internal and external accounting reports and effectively communicate financial information about firm performance. Take your love of numbers and business and turn them into an amazing career. We leverage academic and real-world experiences to bring you a well-rounded education in accounting and finance.

Nationally-Ranked Affordable Programs

The College of Business has been recognized by the highly anticipated U.S. News & World Report rankings for 2023 for several programs.

  • 60th for Best Online Graduate Business Programs (Excluding MBA)
  • 66th for Best Online Bachelor's in Business Programs
accounting students

The East Texas A&M Business Advantage

Here you will gain the knowledge, confidence and the practical tools you need to become a professional, ready to compete in the marketplace.

AACSB Accreditation logo

AACSB

Accredited

Earn a valuable degree from a fully accredited business program. Since 1976, the College of Business has held this prestigious designation making it one of roughly 800 institutions to hold such a distinction worldwide.

STEM Logo

Innovative Programs

STEM Designated Degree

Our STEM-designated undergraduate and graduate programs in Business Analytics, as well as our Master of Science degrees in Finance, Marketing, Marketing Analytics, and Supply Chain Management, give students a significant advantage in the fastest-growing markets. These programs prepare students for professional careers that offer job security, flexibility, satisfaction, and excellent earning potential.

Accounting

Endorsed by the IMA

Our Department of Accounting and Finance is endorsed by the Institute for Management Accountants, which means our programs adequately prepare students to take the Certified Management Accountant certification exam.

A man in a blazer stands in a modern office with multiple computer monitors and flat screens behind him displaying a world map and the text "Did You Know?". He holds a tablet and looks thoughtful. An electronic stock ticker with various company names and indices runs above.

Student Experience

World-class Faculty

Engage with exceptional faculty who are both significant scholars and industry leaders that provide you with personalized attention. Renowned for their research and enterprising spirit, learn from the best to be the best with industry insights they provide.

A woman with long brown hair and a white blouse is smiling at the camera in a modern office meeting room with several other people behind her.

Career Services

Your Future

Explore careers and develop a plan as you meet one-on-one with our career coaches. Our team will help you curate your resume and cover letters, prep you with mock interviews, provide you with professional headshots, and offer you employment opportunities and access to network with some of the largest companies across several industries.

Three people are celebrating outdoors. A graduate in a yellow gown and black cap is embraced by an older man with white hair and a woman with short hair, both smiling. They stand in front of a modern building with large windows.

Scholarships

Funding Your Future

Committed to investing in our students' futures, our programs are not only affordable but of great value. In addition to the scholarships available from East Texas A&M, the College of Business offers scholarships specifically for business students.

A group of seven people stands together, smiling towards the camera. Behind them, large white letters spell out "SEOUL". The backdrop features a river and a modern city skyline with numerous high-rise buildings under a clear blue sky.

Well-Rounded

Global Exposure

Students will develop, apply and hone evolving skills to ensure their success here in Texas and abroad.

Explore Our Programs

Accounting (BBA)

This program provides you with the ability to achieve competency in internal control systems, managerial accounting, income tax accounting, financial accounting and not-for-profit accounting. Graduates pursue careers in public accounting, governmental accounting and managerial accounting.

Read More Accounting (BBA)

Banking (BBA)

Prepare to excel in the ever-evolving financial sector with a solid foundation, expert guidance, and access to certifications and continuous education across vast banking specialties.

Read More Banking (BBA)

Finance (BBA)

The BBA in Finance program will give you tangible and market-demanded skills related to capital management, investment and portfolio management, financial institutions, and personal finance. Graduates pursue careers in banking, financial analysis, corporate finance and personal financial planning.

Read More Finance (BBA)

Accounting (MSA)

The Master of Science in Accounting is designed for those who want to specialize in accounting at the graduate level. It is a good choice whether you choose to build on your undergraduate accounting major or have a limited or no accounting background. The MSA is excellent preparation if you are planning a career in public accounting, industry or government.

Read More Accounting (MSA)

Finance (MSF)

The Master of Science in Finance program will give you a solid understanding of finance theory as well as the practical applications of theory to real-world problems. When you graduate, you will be prepared to meet the financial, managerial and global economic challenges of the 21st century and beyond.

Read More Finance (MSF)

Forensic Auditing Analytics (MS)

The Master of Science in Forensic Auditing Analytics combines courses in accounting and business analytics to provide students with traditional forensics and auditing courses but also cutting-edge business analytic skills to successfully prevent and fight financial crime in the increasingly digital economy. Since most significant financial crimes involve computers either in commission, concealment, detection, or investigation, this program provides accounting students with skills not commonly found in traditional accounting programs, including how to extract, preserve, and document digital financial crimes to ensure their admissibility and undeniability in court.

Read More Forensic Auditing Analytics (MS)

Graduate Certificates

Auditing and Forensic Accounting Graduate Certificate

The graduate certificate in Auditing and Forensic Accounting will equip students to gain certifications offered by the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) and the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE).  The twelve semester hours (4 courses) of coursework is eligible to meet requirements for the Master of Science in Accounting (MSA) program should a student wish to pursue it.  ACCT 527 & ACCT 562 are in the core curriculum and the remaining courses would meet electives for the MSA.

Read More Auditing and Forensic Accounting Graduate Certificate

Student Organizations

Beta Alpha Psi

Beta Alpha Psi is an international scholastic and professional financial information honors society. The primary objective of the society is to encourage and give recognition to scholastic and professional excellence in the fields of accounting, finance and management information systems.

National Association for Black Accountants

National Association for Black Accountants (NABA) is dedicated to bridging the opportunity gap for black accounting and finance professionals by providing leadership and technical training, as well as networking and career opportunities. NABA is the largest professional membership organization focused specifically on African-Americans and people of color in the accounting, finance and business-related fields.

The Finance Society

The aim of the Finance Society is to help in the development of the next generation of finance professionals from East Texas A&M, from degree plan through career. The society is an active student organization in the College of Business that is focused on advising and guiding in the professional, educational and social development of students interested in finance and economics.

Scholarships

As an accounting or finance student, you have access to department scholarships that are specific to your degree.

Meet our Faculty and staff

Chu Chen, Ph.D., CMA Associate Professor of Accounting
Matt Cremeans, CPA Instructor of Accounting
James Hamill, Ph.D., CPA Associate Professor of Accounting
Caroline Hartmann, DBA, CPA Department Head and Associate Professor of Accounting
Celine Hoe, Ph.D. Associate Professor of Finance
Daniel Hsiao, Ph.D., CPA, CISA Associate Professor of Accounting
Hongmei Jia, Ph.D. Associate Professor of Accounting
Sharier Azim Khan, Ph.D., CFA Assistant Professor of Finance
Shiyou Li Ph.D., CPA, CMA Associate Professor of Accounting
Ran Ling, Ph.D., CPA Associate Professor of Accounting
Srinivas Nippani, Ph.D. Regents Professor Faculty Coordinator for Finance
Michael Opara, DBA, CPA Associate Professor of Accounting
Dror Parnes, Ph.D. Associate Professor of Finance
Pratima FNU, Ph.D. Assistant Professor of Finance
Robert Rankin, DBA, CMA MBA for Veterans Coordinator, Assistant Professor of Accounting, Army Veteran
Denise Rater Administrative Associate
Alum Cheryl Scott, CPA Senior Lecturer
Meifang Xiang, CPA, Ph.D. Associate Professor of Accounting

Connect with Us

  • P.O. Box 3011
  • Commerce, TX 75429-3011
Follow us on X.
Navigate This Page