Dr. Ida Robinson-Backmon

Message from Chairperson Dr. Ida Robinson-Backmon

The Department of Accounting offers a single undergraduate degree program leading to the Bachelor of Science with a major in accounting.  Students completing the undergraduate degree program in accounting are qualified for a wealth of accounting, finance, taxation, and management-related positions with professional services firms, manufacturing firms, and with governmental and not-for-profit organizations. Students desiringto obtain the CPA certificate in states requiring 150 hours of education are encouraged to pursue a dual major or the Master of Science in Management degree program with an information systems concentration.  Students pursuing this option may structure their program to meet the education requirements to sit for the CPA Examinationand become certified in most jurisdictions. Notably, 150 hours of education are required to receive licensure in the state of North Carolina.

The Department of Accounting has a rich legacy of educating business professionals with a strong comprehension of accounting. The accounting program was accredited in 1986 by AACSB International – The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business. Only 167 US and international schools have earned this incremental accreditation. This specialized accreditation provides evidence of the Department’s focus on academic excellence and continuous improvement in learning.

The Department offers students majoring in accounting a holistic experience to the business environment. An abundance of opportunities for summer internships and permanent employment are available in private industry and public accounting. The Department of Accounting has an extensive summer internship program. In addition, the Department of Accounting student organizations and other campus departments and programs provide assistance to accounting majors in their efforts to launch a flourishing career.

The Department of Accounting strives to attract the best students. Various competitive academic scholarships are available for qualified students. Awards are based on specified criteria, which include academic performance, SAT score, rank in class, and extracurricular activities.

The Department of Accounting, its alumni, business partners, faculty, and students are committed to academic excellence, professionalism, leadership, and lifelong learning. We invite you to explore our accounting program.

Ida Robinson-Backmon, Ph.D.
Chairperson & Associate Professor of Accounting
Department of Accounting
North Carolina A&T State University
1601 East Market Street
Greensboro, NC 27411
Voice: (336) 334-7581, ext. 6001
Fax: (336) 256-2274
Email: irobinso@ncat.edu
Campus Location: 224 Merrick Hall