Gary W. Rollins College of Business
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration: Accounting
Ever wonder how companies know if they're actually making money — or where it's all going? That's accounting. It's the system behind every business decision, from setting budgets and managing expenses to filing taxes and planning for growth.
An Accounting degree at UTC teaches you to read financial data, spot trends and turn numbers into strategy. These skills are needed by every business, nonprofit and government agency.
Why choose an accounting degree at RCOB?
Accountants are in demand across every industry, so you'll have the flexibility to build a career in public accounting, corporate finance, healthcare, sports, entertainment or wherever you want to land.
Whether you're eyeing a Big Four firm, your own practice or the CFO seat one day, it starts here. Let’s see where business takes you.
Accounting degrees and credentials available at the Rollins College of Business:
BS in Accounting
Master of Accountancy
CPA exam prep
Tax planning certificate
Graduate school is possible with JUMP
The Joint Undergraduate to Master’s Program gives you the opportunity to take up to nine hours of graduate classes to count toward both your undergraduate and graduate degrees at UTC. Perks include:
Shorten your graduate school timeline by starting early
JUMP graduate courses offered at undergraduate tuition rates
Opportunity to continue HOPE scholarship into fifth year
Accounting FAQs
- Where are UTC Accounting alum now?
Graduates work for companies including:
- Alterra Mountain Co.
- Astec Industries
- Baker Tilley
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Tennessee
- Deloitte
- Elliott Davis
- EPB
- Erlanger Hospital
- EY
- HealthOne Alliance
- HHM
- JHM Certified Public Accountants
- KPMG
- LBMC
- Mauldin & Jenkins
- PwC
- Smith + Howard
- TVA
- United Way Chattanooga
- UNUM
- Does accounting at UTC have a path to graduate school?
Yes. The Joint Undergraduate to Master’s Program gives you the opportunity to take up to nine hours of graduate classes to count toward both your undergraduate and graduate degrees at UTC. Through JUMP, those graduate courses are offered at undergraduate tuition rates.
Learn more about RCOB's JUMP program- Are there accounting scholarships available at UTC?
Yes. Thanks to the generous support of our community and donors, you’ll be eligible to apply for accounting scholarships.
- Does the Rollins College of Business have an accounting advisory board?
Yes, The accounting advisory board for the 2025-2026 year included 18 professionals from around Chattanooga.
- Suzy Anthony, United Way Chattanooga: Vice President, Finance & Operations
- Beth Chambers, Southern Champion Tray: AR/Billing Manager
- Christina Edwards, LBMC: Partner
- Linda England, JHM Certified Public Accountants: Partner
- Michael Hakimian, Chattanooga State University: Chair of Accounting
- Alicia Juhl, Elliot Davis: Audit Senior Manager
- Mike Kaiser, EPB: AVP, Finance
- Harrison Lewis, Ernst & Young: Partner
- Spencer Mercer, Baker Tilley: Principal
- Joe Moser, BCBST: Managing Director; Accounting, Transactions and Processes
- Brock Oliver, HHM: Partner
- Hayley Parman, Astec Industries: SOX Compliance Manager
- Heather Penney, Erlanger: Sr. Director and Controller
- Cindy Pectol, Fulmer Concrete Finishing: Controller
- Jordan Pierce, Mauldin & Jenkins: Director
- Brooke Standefer, UNUM: Vice President
- Anna Turley, Deloitte: Managing Director
- Trey White, Health One Alliance: CFO
- How do I contact the accounting department at UTC?
Department Head
Rebecca Shortridge, PhD
[email protected]
434-E Fletcher Hall
(423) 425-4664Administrative Associate
Madison Miele
[email protected]
434 Fletcher Hall
(423) 425-2112
Expected industry growth by 2034:
5%
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics
You might like Accounting if…
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You're detail-oriented You like knowing exactly where every dollar goes
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You want career clarity You want a clear path to the CPA and a stable career
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You spot patterns You're good at finding what others overlook in the numbers
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You want versatility You want a skill set every business needs to survive
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