Bachelor of Accountancy - Accountancy Option

The School of Business Administration offers a program leading to the degree of Bachelor of Accountancy. The program prepares students for careers in public accounting, accounting within industry, and governmental accounting as outlined in the accountancy program mission statement shown below: The mission of the USD accountancy program is to develop accountants – through the use of personalized, innovative teaching methods developed by faculty who are active in the production and dissemination of knowledge – who have the skills to compete in a diverse and fast-changing global professional environment. Students in the Bachelor of Accountancy program should consult with an accounting faculty advisor about the courses to elect in order to prepare for the Certified Public Accountant (CPA) Examination, the Certification in Management Accounting (CMA) Examination, graduate work in fields of study related to accountancy, or specific fields of government employment. As discussed below, the degree program allows students to select an option within the accountancy concentration that fits their career goals. These options allow students to acquire both accountancy skills and skills from specified business fields that are highly related to accountancy. Students should consult with an accounting faculty advisor about their career goals before selecting a concentration option. The School of Business Administration is accredited by the AACSB International – The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business. The Bachelor of Accountancy program also holds AACSB accounting program accreditation. Option 1: Accountancy Option (27 units) This option provides a primary emphasis in accountancy that is recommended for students who desire careers in public accounting and who plan on taking the Certified Public Accountant (CPA) Examination. This option is also recommended for students interested in industry related accounting careers where the Certificate in Management Accounting (CMA) is desirable. Note this option will not provide all the requirements to sit for the CPA exam in California.