Accounting
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.
About Accounting
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.
Contact Information
James Benjamin Department of Accounting
Mays Business School
460 Wehner Building
4353 TAMU
Texas A&M University
College Station, Texas 77843-4353
Phone: 979-845-5014
Email: Accounting@mays.tamu.edu
Meet Our Team
The James Benjamin Department of Accounting has a culture of caring for every student and their success. To connect with our leaders, faculty, and staff visit our directory page.
Department Programs
Organizations
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.
Professional Organizations
See our full list of student and professional organizations. We help you develop your leadership capabilities and refine your talents by participating in organizations. Learn about the opportunities to join our wide variety of student organizations.
Leading Research
The James Benjamin Department of Accounting is known for research excellence. Our renowned scholars examine a wide variety of topics related to financial reporting, auditing, and taxation to provide evidence on the role of accounting in the capital markets and the impact of accounting on business decisions.
Financial Aid
The James Benjamin Department of Accounting and our scholarship donors proudly support hundreds of current Accounting majors with awarding tuition scholarships based on merit and financial need. Scholarship decisions for most students are made once each year.
CPA Requirements
The Texas State Board of Public Accountancy (TSBPA) requires candidates for the CPA exam to have a minimum of 150 credit hours of college coursework. Because the Accounting BBA Degree Plan consists of only 120 credit hours, students completing the undergraduate degree must take additional coursework to be eligible to sit for the CPA exam.
The James Benjamin Department Of Accounting offers methods of TSBPA-approved coursework to assist for you to be eligible to sit for the CPA exam.
