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.

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About Accounting

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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.

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Department Programs

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Degree Programs

Become a leader grounded in ethics who informs businesses of their financial health and contributes to its key decision-making. Help improve the outcomes of an organization!

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High Impact Programs

Mays offers a range of High Impact Programs for you to enhance your knowledge and experience. Participate to widen your perspective and learn specialties in your field.

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Certificates

Mays offers a range of certificates courses for you to enhance your knowledge. Enhance your knowledge of an industry, field, or economy while earning your undergraduate degree.

Leading the Nation in Program and Research

Excellence

8th

Large
Undergraduate Program

Public Accounting Report

7th

Large
Masters Program

Public Accounting Report

94%

CPA
Success Rate

Accounting Today’s
CPA Success Index

2nd

Phd
Program

BYU Accounting
Research Rankings

Organizations

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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.

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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.

Scholarships

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.

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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.

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