subject: The Mba In Accounting And Business Ethics [print this page] A Masters in Business Administration (MBA) in accounting is a qualification that can assist careers as a corporate treasurer,
controller or chief financial officer (CFO). Any business that brings in money will want to utilize an accounts manager as
part of their business administration team to manage tax reports and income statements and literally account for all the
money. Achieving an MBA in accounting can give students the skills to keep concise records of all financial data being used
in the business day-to-day economic decisions.
Many businesses need accounting data before proceeding with any economic decisions. Informing outsiders interested in a
company of a corporations economic status is one such use of accounting data, while management inside the company would
require a more intensive set of data to aid in general operations and evaluating performance. There is also the need to
provide accounting data to government agencies such as the IRS.
In this post-Enron world, with a struggling economy and AIG collapse in the news, business ethics teachings in MBA programs
have been given a closer look. The idea of business as usual is no longer desired, and instead, a focus on business ethics
will teach students about corporate responsibility and thinking of business in global terms. An MBA in accounting with a
focus on business ethics seeks to provide the tools to become a conscientious leader in the corporate world.
More and more businesses being created require accountants to set up their books and prepare their taxes. The complexity of
the modern corporation and the continually changing tax laws and new standards in financial reporting, as well as their
global reach, make the person with an MBA in accounting and business ethics a weapon in a companys arsenal to be financially
responsible on a global stage.
An MBA typically takes two years to complete if attending full-time. There are many options for the individual already
working full-time or the stay at home mother or father, such as online courses and night classes. Students will study the
analysis and how to apply that data to tax research and preparation, auditing, and how to provide management advice. Course
study will guide the student towards taking the Certified Public Accountants exam. Whether you are just interested in finance
or already working in the field, an accounting MBA will enable you to embark on a potentially lucrative career. What are you
