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.

SOLL, university professor and professor or accounting, discusses his recent book Free Market: The History of an Idea with BPR.

YOUNG, professor or accounting, offers cautiously optimistic thoughts for CNBC on DC Studios' future prospects following the James Gunn / Peter Safran 10-year plan reveal.

KLING, associate professor of the practice of accounting, outlines the broad definition of tax deductions for influencers in a piece looking at how social media has influenced tax law.

JACONI, associate professor of the practice in accounting, addresses climate-related risk factors influencing both small and large businesses in the wake of recent uncommon weather in Southern California.

The SVB crisis and systemic problems within the U.S. Banking industry are discussed by VALERIE FOLKES, KRISTEN JACONI, PAUL ORLANDO, RODNEY RAMCHARAN, and SANJAY SHARMA.

We are proud to highlight the amazing Marshall faculty who have received awards this month for their groundbreaking work!

Deloitte Global CEO joined Marshall Dean Geoff Garrett and Leventhal Dean Bill Holder in a wide-ranging discussion.

New joint degree combines finance education with accounting skills that are in high demand from employers.

Scholars present their latest research on the impacts of new technology — March 10 from 11:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. in the USC Hotel Ballroom.