Bachelor of Science in Accountancy
The program leading to the degree of Bachelor of Science with a major in Accounting and a minor in Business Administration is offered to students who seek careers as accountants and auditors with public accounting firms or with commercial, industrial, or public institutions. The graduate might eventually become an internal auditor, cost accountant, budget director, tax accountant, Internal Revenue agent, municipal finance officer, controller, or chief financial officer. Besides preparation in managerial, financial, and tax accounting, students are given a broad background in business administration, quantitative analysis, and liberal arts. The required curriculum will provide the courses necessary to enter a graduate program in a business discipline. The accountancy boards of Kentucky, Ohio and Indiana require 150 semester hours - including a bachelor's degree - to sit for the CPA exam. Students should check with the State Board of Accountancy in the state of residency (or employment) for specific requirements. Those students needing additional semester hours of credit should investigate the Master of Accountancy program. The undergraduate accounting degree program does meet the educational requirements necessary to take other certifying examinations in accounting such as CMA or CIA.
Area of Study:
- Financial Accounting and Reporting
- Cost Accounting
- Managerial Accounting
- Tax
- Auditing
- Accounting Information Systems
Career Opportunities:
- Certified Public Accountant
- Internal Auditor
- Cost Accountant
- IRS Agent
- Government Accountant
AACSB International Accreditation
NKU College of Business has earned AACSB International accreditation, representing the highest standard of achievement for business schools worldwide. Institutions that earn accreditation confirm their commitment to quality and continuous improvement through a regorous and compreshensive peer review. AACSB International accrediation is the hallmark of excellence in management education.
Who to Contact About the Accounting Program:
College of Business Advising Center
Phone: (859) 572-6134
Fax: (859) 572-6144
E-mail: kylel@nku.edu
