Accounting
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Our accounting department is nationally recognized for excellence with a culture of caring for every student and their success. We prepare you for any professional path that you want to take, so you can use your financial expertise to help build a better business world.
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Credit Hours: 120
Class Type: In-Person
Location: College Station
Advising
The Undergraduate Advising Office (UAO) provides services to all Mays Business School undergraduate students. Students are encouraged to meet regularly with an academic advisor.
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As an accounting major, you will learn to understand business operations, communicate financial performance to different audiences, and use financial data to provide insights that will help businesses and individuals make better decisions.
Experiential Education
Mays offers a range of high-impact courses and programs for you to enhance your knowledge and experience. Participate to widen your perspective and learn specialties in your field.
Advanced Opportunities
Certificates
Mays offers a range of certificates for you to enhance your knowledge. Enhance your knowledge of an industry, field, or economy while earning your undergraduate degree.
Earn Your Master’s
Continue your educational path in Accounting with one of our Accounting Master of Science programs. The Professional Program in Accounting (PPA) offers Master’s degrees offered in any business discipline while you simultaneously complete your BBA in Accounting (4+1).
Centers and Institutes
Mays Business School has Centers and Institutes that are available for the students to receive additional learning opportunities and participate in research and experiential learning.
Student Organizations
We help you develop your leadership capabilities and refine your talents by participating in student organizations. Learn about the opportunities to join our wide options for student organizations.
The James Benjamin Department of Accounting
Accounting is the universal language of business and is essential for decision making. Accountants use financial expertise, data analysis, and problem-solving skills to help clients make better decisions. The James Benjamin Department of Accounting’s mission is to create an environment that prepares students for any path they choose in a constantly evolving business environment. Our faculty includes award-winning instructors and accomplished scholars and our programs are regularly ranked in the top 10 in national rankings.
James Benjamin Department of Accounting
CPA Requirements
The Texas State Board of Public Accountancy (TSBPA) and other jurisdictions require that Certified Public Accountant (CPA) candidates have between 120 to 150 credit hours of college coursework for licensure, along with specific rules related to Accounting coursework. Students who complete only our Accounting BBA degree plan may need to take additional Accounting coursework in order to become a licensed CPA. Students receive academic advising that helps them navigate CPA eligibility as it applies to their individual situation and goals.
The James Benjamin Department of Accounting offers TSBPA-approved coursework in our BBA degree, Certificates, and Master’s programs to assist for you to be eligible to sit for the CPA exam and licensure. Our students consistently outperform the national average pass rates on the CPA exam due to our intentional curriculum, partnership with Becker Professional Education, and individualized advising. Learn about your options by talking to an Accounting academic advisor.
Please note: While our program provides the educational requirements to pursue CPA licensure, becoming a CPA is not mandatory for employment as an accountant. Many accounting positions do not require CPA certification.
Why Major In Accounting?
Watch this video to learn about majoring in accounting, its application in business, the types of jobs you can get post graduation, and hear about our network of outstanding former students!
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