Admittedly, I am biased, but I am not alone in believing that accounting — as a major, as a skill set, as a career or the basis of a career — is an excellent choice. In addition to the options and versatility attributes of accounting studies, a recent Johns Hopkins study shows that an accounting curriculum can result in a career start with great appeal to today's students and recent graduates. Their focus on security and development makes accounting a career choice that addresses both their values and their aspirations. That represents 29,312 more accounting students than the spring of 2024." Showing students where accounting can take themNot surprisingly, changing perceptions and enhanced appreciation of accounting skills are also favorite topics of Brad Badertscher, chair of accountancy at Notre Dame's Mendoza College of Business.