Accounting, B.S.

Program learning outcomes for accounting students can be found on the Accounting Department page of the catalog.

This baccalaureate degree is designed to develop competencies as identified in the Objectives of Education for Accountants. The four components are general education, general business education, general professional accounting education, and specialized accounting education.

General University Course Requirements: 36-39 credits

Click here to view General University Course Requirements .

Lower Division: 24 credits

Business Core — Upper Division: 21 credits

Accounting Core: 30 credits

Electives (as needed)

Minimum total credits 120, including 48 from the upper division

Course Guide for Accounting

All students are expected to meet regularly with their assigned advisor regarding their course of study and progress toward degree/program completion.

NOTE: 150 credits required to qualify for CPA exam

WA State Board of Accountancy

CPA Exam Requirements

The following link is to the Washington State Board of Accountancy with information about education requirements for sitting for the Certified Public Accountant (CPA) exam in Washington.

https://acb.wa.gov/individual-licensing/education-requirements

CMA Exam Requirements

The following link is to the Institute of Management Accountants website with information about the Certified Management Accountant (CMA) education and experience requirements and the material covered on the CMA exam.

https://www.imanet.org/cma-certification?ssopc=1

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