If you’re a math- and business-minded Lumberjack looking for a rewarding and challenging career, accounting might be for you. A degree in accounting will qualify you to work in a variety of public accounting positions in nearly any industry – from government and nonprofit organizations to financial institutions and large corporations.

Accounting, BBA

The BBA in accounting is an excellent option for students interested in careers in non-public accounting.

All SFA undergraduate students must complete the university's core curriculum. Business students also must complete two business common courses, including the Career Success Passport, and BBA students are required to complete foundations of knowledge business courses.

Required courses

  • ACCT 2301 - Principles of Financial Accounting
  • ACCT 2302 - Principles of Management Accounting
  • ACCT 3301 - Intermediate Accounting
  • ACCT 3302 - Intermediate Accounting
  • ACCT 3333 - Cost Accounting
  • ACCT 3343 - Federal Income Tax
  • ACCT 4331 - Governmental Accounting
  • ACCT 4337 - Auditing Principles
  • ACCT 4343 - Tax of Business
  • ACCT 4353 - Accounting and Information Systems
  • ACCT 4357 - Controls and Internal Auditing
  • CSIT 3340 - Application Software Microcomputers

Curriculum requirements

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Suggested course sequence

The accounting degree major academic planner serves as a guide to help you be "on track" for graduation by taking the right courses in the right order.

Get on the CPA fast track

Explore our BBA in Accounting/MPA 5-year program for details on how you can earn both your BBA and MPA at the same time.

 

Accounting minor

A minor in accounting is great option to pair with any degree.

Curriculum details

Required courses

  • ACCT 2301 - Principles of Financial Accounting
  • ACCT 2302 - Principles of Management Accounting
  • ACCT 3301 - Intermediate Accounting
  • ACCT 3302 - Intermediate Accounting

Elective courses

Six credit hours from the following:

  • ACCT 3333 - Cost Accounting
  • ACCT 3343 - Federal Income Tax
  • ACCT 4175 - Special Problems
  • ACCT 4185 - Internship in Accounting
  • ACCT 4331 - Governmental Accounting
  • ACCT 4337 - Auditing Principles
  • ACCT 4342 - Advanced Financial Accounting I
  • ACCT 4343 - Tax of Business
  • ACCT 4353 - Accounting and Information Systems
  • ACCT 4357 - Controls and Internal Auditing

Curriculum requirements

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