Department: Leventhal

USC Leventhal provides undergraduate students with the tools and resources they need to succeed. Our program is recognized for the immersive experience it offers accounting students. Graduates leave the program not only as qualified accountants, but as well-rounded professionals. Our students enter careers in accounting, finance, data analytics and more. Leventhal resides within the Marshall School of Business, which provides our students opportunities to interact with the top-notch faculty at Marshall.

A minor in accounting is available to students in all schools and departments except the Marshall School of Business. The minor provides the opportunity for non-business majors to gain an understanding, from the perspective of the user of accounting information, of how accounting is used in the business world.

The Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with an emphasis in Risk Management provides students with an understanding of the processes and tools necessary for effective risk management across a variety of industries, including financial services, technology, real estate, healthcare, pharmaceuticals, entertainment, sports, and insurance, to name a few. The degree signals to potential employers that the graduate has acquired skills that are useful in facing the challenges of an increasingly complex and interconnected business environment.

Those students declaring a Minor in Risk Management are able to participate in a mentorship program overseen by the Peter Arkley Institute for Risk Management. The mentorship program pairs students with risk management professionals for the academic year.

The MAcc program provides students opportunities to apply accounting and business knowledge to cases and situations that develop technical knowledge plus skills in research, analysis, and communication. This graduate degree helps ensure success in public accounting, private industry, auditing, assurance services, advisory services, consulting and strategic finance.

The Jennifer and James R. Parks Master of Business Taxation (MBT) program provides an in-depth specialization in taxation and analytical skills designed to prepare students for a successful career in the tax field. Intended for today’s professionals using technology and data tools in applying the breadth of tax law and regulations, the program provides students with the technical, analytical, and communication skills necessary to assist clients large and small.

For fully employed tax professionals who are ready to deepen and broaden their knowledge of taxation and learn research techniques critical to success as a professional. Minimum one-year tax-related experience required for MBT.WP program.

The 3rd annual report focuses specifically on cybersecurity risk factor disclosures of S&P 500 companies and the trends Deloitte and ARKLEY have identified following the SEC's amended risk disclosure rules.

SOLL, university professor, is quoted and cited in a POLITICO piece examining the importance of accounting and financial transparency as it relates to the ultimate success of revolution and the founding of stable governments.

In the wake of the Maui fires, JACONI, associate professor of the practice of accounting, explains that climate change is the key reason the insurance industry is rethinking rates and areas of coverage.

YOUNG, professor of accounting, details Disney's recent theatrical struggles and offers ideas on adjustments the studio might consider to regain box office prominence for NEWSWEEK.

YOUNG, professor of accounting, details how the traditional residuals model has been largely eliminated with the emergence of streaming deals for talent.

The 3rd annual conference focuses on important issues affecting Black, Latinx, and Native junior faculty obtaining tenure in U.S. business schools.

USC Football Director of Player Development Christopher Carter and Leventhal Professor Zivia Sweeney’s new pilot program aims to support student-athletes interested in pursuing accounting and other endeavors.

Family patriarch credits USC as the key to unlocking professional and personal triumphs.

Across generations of a Trojan family tree, California-based farmers believe accounting is the language of business.

The PETER ARKLEY INSTITUTE FOR RISK MANAGEMENT at USC Marshall was founded to increase opportunities for students, providing scholarships, and graduate fellowships.