Accountancy Advising

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Accounting is a dynamic field, offering you diverse opportunities in the private sector and in government agencies worldwide. The W. P. Carey business degree in accountancy delivers the critical thinking, team-building, communication, and information technology skills you need to thrive in your career. All of that, plus close ties with major local, national, and international accounting firms that give you a competitive edge in the job market.

Accountancy Advising: Academic Years 2020-2021 and prior

Accountancy Advising: Academic Years 2021-2022 through Academic Years 2023-2024

Major Requirements

Sequencing - Tempe/West
ACC 330
ACC 340
ACC 444
ACC Major Elective
ACC 430 or ACC 450
ACC Major Elective
ACC 440
Sequencing - Online
Fall A
ACC 340
Fall B
ACC 330
Spring A
ACC 444
Spring B
ACC Major Elective
Fall A
ACC Major Elective
Fall B
ACC 430 or ACC 450
Fall B
ACC 440

Accountancy DegreeCourses

ACC 330 Data Analytics in Accounting
ACC 340  External Reporting I
ACC 440  External Reporting II
ACC 444  Enterprise Process Analysis and Design
ACC 430  Taxes and Business Decisions

Accountancy Major Electives (6 credits, choose two)

ACC 350 Internal Reporting
ACC 430 Taxes and Business Decisions
ACC 450 Principles of Auditing
ACC 460 Ethics for Professional Accountants
ACC 494 ESG Reporting
CIS 407 Business Database Systems Development

Recommended Accountancy Elective

ACC 460  Ethics of Professional Accountants

CPA Requirements

In order to meet Certified Public Accountant (CPA) requirements, the Arizona Board of Accountancy requires the following:

  • 150 semester hours of college coursework (completed bachelor degree)
  • 36 hours of total accountancy coursework
  • 30 hours of upper-division accountancy coursework

Visit the Arizona Board of Accountancy website for more details.

Advising

Accountancy major advising is available on the Tempe and West campuses. If you would like to schedule an advising appointment with the Accountancy major advisor, but are located on a different campus, you are welcome to schedule a phone advising appointment, meet with the major advisor at the Tempe or West campus, or meet with a W. P. Carey advisor located on your home campus. All types of appointments may be scheduled online using Advising SOS.

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