ACCOUNTING

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Why major in accounting at Weber State?

Our accounting program is separately accredited by the AACSB, enjoying an elite distinction among U.S. and international accounting programs. Our bachelor's degree in accounting prepares you to start your career as an accounting professional, or to enter any of our business graduate programs. Class sizes tend to be smaller than any of our competitors among public and private universities in Utah, providing you with a much more personalized experience.

EXPERIENCE
personal attention, excellent academics, targeted experience

73k
Accountant & Auditor median pay

29:1
Small classes = personal attention

ACCREDITED
Through AACSB

TOP 30
Best Bachelor's of Accounting

WHAT WILL YOU LEARN
in the accounting program?

Learn to seek balance with a degree in Accounting.

So much more than bookkeeping: You'll be well versed in financial accounting, managerial accounting, auditing, and taxation. Get hands on experiences in the accounting club, Beta Alpha Psi (BAP). Participate in competitions, community service projects, seminars, luncheons, networking events and more.

A DAY IN THE LIFE
of an accounting professional

Accounting is an incredibly varied industry and there is no one “typical” day. An accounting professional’s day depends on whether he/she is working for a large or small firm, what their specialty is (like tax or audit), and what time of month (month-end closing activities) or year it is (tax season: 12 hour days). Individuals may also travel to meet clients or attend conferences. Much of the work is done using computers and technology.

A QUICK LOOK
hours, GPA, delivery, grad maps, catalog, admissions & careers

HOURS

120 total hours.
40 Upper division required.
GPA

C or higher in Math 1050
C or higher in ENGL 2010
C- or higher for all Business Foundations courses
2.5 cumulative GPA for Business Foundations courses
2.5 overall university GPA
MINOR

Not required for this major.
COURSE DELIVERY

Some evenings

Some day

Some online
GRAD MAP

Graduation MAPs (Major Academic Plans) show a semester-by-semester plan for taking all classes needed to earn your degree.

GRAD MAP
DEGREE REQUIREMENTS

Explore all of the requirements to complete a degree in accounting. Make sure to check the course year as requirements may change.

DEGREE REQUIREMENTS (CATALOG)
ADMISSIONS

The Goddard School has specific requirements for admissions to a program within the college. Check admissions requirements.

ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS
CAREERS & RESOURCES

Explore what you can do with an accounting degree, current salaries, job demand, industries, and resources.

ACCOUNTING CAREERS & RESOURCES

MAJOR CLASS REQUIREMENTS
a quick look at the major course requirements

Note: This degree also requires the general education requirements and the core business curriculum. For a full breakdown, see the course requirements in the catalog.

COURSE	TITLE	CREDITS	PRE-REQ
ACTG 3110	Intermediate Financial Accounting I	3	ACTG 2020
ACTG 3120	Intermediate Financial Accounting II	3	BSAD 2899, ACTG 3110
ACTG 3130	Accounting Data Analtyics	3	ACTG 3110
ACTG 3300	Cost Accounting	3	BSAD 2899, ACTG 2020
ACTG 3400	Taxation of Individuals	3	ACTG 2020
ACTG 3750	Accounting & Information Systems	3	BSAD 2899, ACTG 3110
ACTG 4510	Auditing	3	BSAD 2899, ACTG 3120 or concurrent enrollment in ACTG 3120.
ACTG 4140	Accounting for Global and Complex Entities	3	ACTG 3120 and BSAD 2899
ACTG 4440	Taxation of Business Entities	3	BSAD 2899, ACTG 3400
QUAN 2400	Business Calculus	3	MATH 1050, 1080 or 1090
OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
3 credit hours of Oral Communications Electives			see the full major requirements and options

Note: *ACTG 4140 satisfies the International requirement under the Cross-Functional Core as well as the Required Major course requirement.

FANTASTIC ACCOUNTING FACULTY
Take a look at the faculty and the classes they teach in the School of Accounting

Valerie Chambers
ACTG 2010, 4510 & MACC 6580
Darcie Costello
ACTG 3400, MTax 6405, 6400, 6430
Jeff Davis
ACTG 2020, 3750 & MAcc 6610
Dave Folsom
ACTG 3120, 4140
Andrea Gouldman
ACTG 3300 & MBA 6210
James Hansen
ACTG 2010 & MACC 6560
Lisa Hopkins
ACTG 2010 & 3110
Loisanne Kattelman
ACTG 2010, 2020 & MBA 6020
Wei Wei Wang
ACTG 3120, 3130 & 6120

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WHAT ARE STUDENTS SAYING
about the accounting program?

Students that study accounting often have several traits in common. Many have the gift of explaining difficult concepts in a simple way, figuring out puzzles, are math oriented, are good at planning, details and usually organized.

Alyssa, Acctg. '21

Outstanding Graduate. "Some of my fondest memories at WSU are collaborating with the faculty at an individual level."

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Taylor, Acctg. '20

Outstanding Graduate. "Small classes enable students to ask questions, turning lectures into discussions."

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Schuyler, Acctg. '16

"Key thing to mention: not only do the professors teach in a great way, but their actual teaching is true quality"

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