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.

DAVILA, Professor of Clinical Accounting, sat down with California CPA to discuss his new role at Chair of the CalCPA Foundation and advice he gives to his students.

KLING, associate professor of the practice of accounting, cautions first-time homebuyers to create realistic budgets that account for insurance, utilities, repairs, and other costs, including reputable realtor fees.

JACONI, executive director Peter Arkley Institute for Risk Management, spoke to the LA Business Journal regarding the necessity of companies utilizing GRC (governance, risk, and compliance) software that tracks and deals with various regulations in order to run an effective enterprise risk management program.

KLING, associate professor of the practice of accounting, warns viewers on Yahoo! Finance that misinformation is a constant challenge and to be wary of inaccurate online tax advice.

PARANAL, assistant professor of clinical accounting, is cited in Diversity Global Magazine touting the inaugural "Accounting without Walls" event advocated the industry's commitment to fostering a more inclusive environment.

In the season premiere of The Catalyst, Assistant Professor Mike Paranal sits down with Marshall alum Daniel Beverly MAcc ’21 to discuss his career at Disney, his time at Marshall, and the school's connection to Los Angeles.

Marshall leads the list with Charlie Hannigan, Smrity Randhawa, and Stephanie Tully recognized for their teaching and research excellence.

We are proud to highlight the many accomplishments of Marshall’s exceptional faculty recognized for recently accepted and published research and achievements in their field.

The annual event promotes a multidisciplinary research culture and a deeper understanding of the relationship between business and society.

The school continues to prioritize teaching excellence by adding three new endowed chairs.