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Department: Leventhal

  • Andy Call enters the Town and Gown during installation ceremony
  • Leventhal School of Accounting

    Leventhal School of Accounting

    Our people make us, the Leventhal School of Accounting, an innovator in the areas of accounting education and research. Our faculty design programs for a rigorous educational environment at the undergraduate, graduate and doctoral program levels. We are committed to creating knowledge and sharing it through leading publications and symposia.

    Leventhal provides a state-of-the-art education in a vibrant urban setting with close ties to the accounting and business communities, in a Pacific Rim location that supports an international focus, and continues a long-standing tradition of excellence in accounting.

    As part of Marshall School of Business, Leventhal benefits from resources of a large business school while enjoying a tightly knit community within our own school.

Academic Programs

USC Leventhal’s programs are widely recognized in the top tier of accounting education worldwide. In fact, Leventhal is the only private university accounting program to be consistently recognized as excellent in all facets of accounting education. Our undergraduate program is ranked 4th by U.S. News & World Report and 7th by Public Accounting Report. Public Accounting Report also ranks our Master of Accounting program fourth and Ph.D. program 10th.

UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMS

  • BS Accounting (ACCT)

    BS Accounting (ACCT)

    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.

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  • Accounting Minor

    Accounting Minor

    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.

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  • BS Business Administration with Emphasis in Risk Management (BRSK)

    BS Business Administration with Emphasis in Risk Management (BRSK)

    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.

    COURSE CATALOGUE BS Business Administration with Emphasis in Risk Management (BRSK)

GRADUATE PROGRAMS

  • Master of Accounting (MAcc)

    Master of Accounting (MAcc)

    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.

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  • Master of Business Taxation (MBT)

    Master of Business Taxation (MBT)

    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.

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INSIGHT + ANALYSIS

ALL INSIGHT + ANALYSIS

NEWS + EVENTS

Faculty and students outline the numerous ways USC Leventhal pushes accounting programs beyond mere numbers, highlighting the schools' efforts in sustainability and other methods of giving back.

FACULTY

FULL-TIME FACULTY

  • Anthony V. Aaron

    Anthony V. Aaron
    • Professor of the Practice of Accounting

    Tony Aaron is currently serving as a Professor in the Leventhal School of Accounting at the University of Southern California. Professor Aaron has also been appointed as Director of the USC SEC and Financial Reporting Institute

  • Jack J Barcal

    Jack J Barcal
    • Associate Professor of Accounting

    Jack Barcal is an expert in taxation, estate planning, probate, trusts, estates and wills, and tax law. He has published in The Journal of Taxation and Estate Planning among other journals.

  • George Braunegg

    George Braunegg
    • Associate Professor of the Practice of Accounting

    George Braunegg has 40 years of consulting experience in Corporate and Distribution Strategy, Mergers & Acquisitions, Risk Management, and Delivery Model Optimization.

  • Andy Call

    Andy Call
    • Dean, USC Leventhal School of Accounting
    • Alan Casden Dean’s Chair
    • Professor of Accounting

    Andy Call is Dean of the Leventhal School of Accounting and the Alan Casden Dean’s Chair at the University of Southern California. Professor Call’s research focuses on the activities of Wall Street analysts and their impact on the capital markets, managers’ forward-looking earnings guidance, the role of the media in disseminating accounting information, and the involvement of employee whistleblowers in the discovery of financial misreporting. His research has been published in leading academic journals, including Journal of Accounting and Economics, Journal of Accounting Research, The Accounting Review, and Review of Accounting Studies, and has been featured in many prominent media outlets such as The Wall Street Journal, Forbes, Bloomberg, CFO Magazine, The Motley Fool, and CNBC. Professor Call currently serves as an editor at The Accounting Review, has taught financial reporting topics to both undergraduate and graduate students, and has received numerous teaching and research awards.

PhD STUDENTS

  • Jessie Jaewon Cheong

    Jessie Jaewon Cheong
    • PhD Candidate in Accounting
  • Isabel (Jaeryung) Cho

    Isabel (Jaeryung) Cho
    • PhD Student in Accounting
  • Jonathan A. Craske

    Jonathan A. Craske
    • PhD Candidate in Accounting

    I am an Accounting PhD Candidate at the University of Southern California - Marshall School of Business on the 2024-2025 job market. My research interests include information and contracting dynamics, with specific emphasis on regulation and policy as well as emergent trends in open and alternative data.

  • Ye Gong

    Ye Gong
    • PhD Student in Accounting

STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS

The Leventhal School of Accounting recognizes the importance of involvement in student organizations to build leadership, encourage teamwork, and enhance networking skills. Through participation in our student-led organizations, student have access to potential employers, faculty, alumni, and peers who provide valuable guidance in areas such as academic coursework and professional development.

  • Accounting Society

    Accounting Society

    Accounting Society is a professional student organization within USC’s Leventhal School of Accounting composed of students interested in careers in accounting or finance seeking mentorship, lasting relationships, and support inprofessional development.

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  • USC Volunteer Income Tax Assistance

    USC Volunteer Income Tax Assistance

    USC VITA, founded in 2011, is a student-run, nonprofit volunteer organization serving the Central Los Angeles community, providing free income tax return assistance to moderate-income households. Students involved in VITA will become IRS certified volunteers prior to assisting with tax returns. We are committed to helping taxpayers in all surrounding communities, as well as USC staff and students.

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CURRENT COURSES

Below is a selection of current courses taught by the department. For a complete listing of current courses please see the USC SCHEDULE OF CLASSES.

  • ACCT-370
    External Financial Reporting Issues
    Understanding of decision-making, problem solving, and research skills as a supplement to financial accounting knowledge for accounting professionals.
  • ACCT-371
    Introduction to Accounting Systems
    Understanding of technology and controls needed to capture data used by professionals in financial and managerial accounting, auditing and taxation.
  • ACCT-377
    Valuation for Financial Statement Purposes
    Explores Accounting Standards Codification (ASC) 820 Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures and reviews the historical background of US GAAP fair value guidance. Prerequisite: ACCT 370.

STAY CONNECTED

  • Contact

    Leventhal School of Accounting
    ACC 101, mc 0441
    3660 Trousdale Parkway
    University of Southern California
    Los Angeles, CA 90089-0441

    Phone: 213-740-4838
    Fax: 213-747-2815

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