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Accountancy majors at Gies Business develop the skills to analyze and solve financial problems. Our graduates are found in every industry sector and at management and executive levels in nearly all companies, creating extensive opportunities for you to use your talents as a business leader.


Gies Accountancy provides a world-class education.

Faculty in the country, with a 22:1 student-faculty ratio

BYU Faculty Research Rankings

Undergraduate accounting program in the country

U.S. News & World Report and Public Accounting Report

Graduate accounting program in the country

U.S. News & World Report


Accountant, consultant, lawyer, entrepreneur:
Gies Accountancy grads do some impressive things.

First-destination placement with a $66k average starting salary

Illini Success, 2017–2018

Increased earning potential for accounting professionals with a graduate degree

Georgetown University Center on Education and the Workforce

First-time CPA pass rate for MAS students, compared to the 50% national average

Gies Business