Accountancy- Bachelor of Science in Business
For information, contact the Department of Accountancy, 3094 FSB, 513-529-6200.
Miami University’s Accountancy programs equip students with the knowledge, skills, and abilities they need to become high integrity, adaptive leaders. Students gain not only accountancy expertise, but also the critical thinking, communications, and data analysis skills they need to succeed in increasingly dynamic environments and to meaningfully contribute to the global community. Our graduates go on to a wide range of careers in a variety of industries. The Department of Accountancy has been accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business International (AACSB) since 1984.
Combined Degree Option
Education requirements to sit for the CPA exam and to become a licensed CPA vary by state, with some requiring additional education beyond the requirements for a bachelor's degree.
We offer students the option to complete a four-year combined degree program in which they can earn both a bachelor’s degree and a master’s degree in accountancy (for a total of 150 hours) within four years.
Special Curriculum Requirements
Students must earn at least a cumulative 2.00 GPA in all accountancy courses attempted at Miami. Students must also complete at least four required junior or senior-level accountancy courses at Miami.
Program Requirements
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Required courses | ||
| ACC 256 | Accountancy Career Exploration and Planning | 1 |
| ACC 321 | Intermediate Financial Accounting | 3 |
| ACC 333 | Managerial Accounting | 3 |
| ACC 343 | Federal Income Tax Accounting | 3 |
| ACC 361 | Accounting Information Systems | 3 |
| ACC 422/522 | Financial Accounting Research | 3 |
| ACC 453/553 | Financial Statement Auditing | 3 |
| Professional electives | ||
| Select at least three semester hours at the 200 level or above | 3 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 22 | |