BBA Accounting
Accounting is the language of business. 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.
Academic Overview
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.
Degree Details
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.
Advanced Opportunities
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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.
Department
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.
CPA Requirements
The Texas State Board of Public Accountancy (TSBPA) requires Certified Public Accountant (CPA) candidates to have a minimum of 150 credit hours of college coursework for licensure. Because the Accounting BBA degree plan consists of only 120 credit hours, students completing this undergraduate degree must take additional coursework to achieve their goal of becoming a licensed CPA.
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 Accouting?
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!
