Not all investments are created equal. Brand-new cars depreciate the second you pull off the lot. Stock values bounce up and down. Your education is certainly an investment. How do you determine the true value?
As you research and consider which school to enroll in, evaluate the tuition cost, faculty credentials, academic rigor, and job placement after graduation. Your education is an investment in your future, so will this institution educate you well?
Why Education is the Best Investment for Your Future
The return on your educational investment will vary depending on your location, economic uptops and downturns, and chosen career field. When you assess the categories that matter most, you’ll see why Amberton is such a special university.
With any college you choose, you should expect to receive a quality education and the skills necessary to perform competently in your chosen career. You expect a degree to elevate your competitive performance in the workforce. You also expect post-graduation support. That’s what you’re paying for. And who doesn’t love a little extra attention?
At Amberton, our professors show unparalleled enthusiasm for your education and success. They’re not trying to prove anything against you in the classroom; they’re genuinely rooting for your success and looking for ways to help you succeed.
“I am passionate about higher education because it puts students in a position to explore their passions, challenge their ideas, and reach their full potential, thereby allowing them to affect their families, workplaces, and communities positively.”
- Dr. Adam Guerrero, Associate Professor
As a nonprofit university, Amberton focuses solely on the educational needs of the students rather than the prestige often embodied by sports programs or campus facilities–all things paid for by elevated tuition. We believe Amberton University only succeeds when our students do.
“You have faculty, staff, and administrators all working harmoniously together for the benefit of that student.”
- Dr. Steven Tidwell, Business Professor
Amberton is a specialized institution designed to meet the specific educational needs of mature students. We tailor the schedule, experience, and curriculum for you. You can be confident that Amberton is committed to the continuous transformation of the educational process by directly responding to the needs of the students and the community. We want to adapt to the ever-evolving needs of the working adult so that education and the doors it unlocks are attainable.
“The faculty has a lot of experience and years of experience in their teaching disciplines. And our students - most of them are working students when they bring workplace issues to us, we can always help them,”
- Dr. Deborah Hill, Academic Dean & Business Professor
Together, we create personal growth and transformation that will last a lifetime. That is the greatest benefit of investing in your college education.
By Dr. Sharon Price
All of the buzz about AI is central to every conversation these days. Even late adopters are intrigued by the possibilities in the race to implement this emerging technology in their respective fields. Accounting is no different. The consensus of how AI will impact the accounting profession may still need to be entirely determined, but changes are here for the accounting industry, and more will arise.
Students are asking great questions as they navigate the changing landscape. What accounting knowledge is still relevant to me for my future career plans? Will we even have an accounting profession? Is this technology capable of replacing the role of accounting in business?
Adapting to AI: The Future Skills for Accountants
Undoubtedly, the role of accounting is changing along with the skills necessary to be successful and relevant, but accounting remains a wonderful profession with incredible career opportunities.
The AICPA has suggested through its publication Reimagining Professional Accounting: The Impact of Artificial Intelligence on Knowledge and Educational Processes that in order to adapt to AI opportunities, accounting education must adjust its focus towards skills with the most impact in this transforming world:
- Technical skills in data analytics will require ongoing training and development.
- Business acumen will require a broader comprehension of the industry landscape and an increased understanding of strategy.
- Critical Thinking must be employed to analyze AI outputs concerning multiple stakeholders. AI is not without ethical considerations, and outputs must be reviewed regarding potential bias and fairness.
- Communication skills will continue to be a focus for those in the industry to relate complex financial information to those with less technical expertise.
Students with an accounting degree will be well prepared to add value to businesses with these skills. The Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates that the profession will continue to grow over the next ten years. At Amberton, we focus on developing the professional skills to help you succeed in tomorrow's workplace. Your Amberton degree or certificate is a foundation for a future of lifelong learning as you excel amidst the AI evolution and beyond.