Should I major in Accounting?
Accounting majors should be good students who are logical, analytical, and love to solve problems. For a brief overview of what accountants do and where they work, watch the What Is Accounting video?
Benefits of being an Accounting major at UCA
- You will get a job when you graduate! There is a great demand for accounting graduates. Every company earns money and needs an accountant.
- Accounting majors receive job offers up to a year in advance with starting salaries of up to $45,000 or more.
- An accounting background provides the opportunity to pursue MANY career paths other than just accounting.
- You will be viewed as a professional, even though only five years of education is required.
- Serving clients is rewarding work.
- As an accountant you often are asked to provide a professional opinion to those who manage companies.
- As your career progresses you can stay in accounting or move into management.
- You actually understand discussions of financial topics.
- Taxes are not a mystery to you.
Getting an Undergraduate Accounting Degree
Students who major in accounting are working towards a Bachelor of Business Administration. Along with the 36 hours of accounting, accounting majors take 33 hours of business courses (the equivalency of a minor in business administration). For more information about the degree plan, jobs and internships, scholarships, and accounting certifications, visit the BBA in Accounting Web page.
Program Requirements BEFORE entry:
Students who have already earned:
- (Required for UCA Admission) A minimum 2.0 cumulative GPA,
Highly Recommended below: - An Associate Degree from one of UCA’s Arkansas Community College Partners.
- Or have satisfied the UCA Lower-Division Core requirements.
- Or have completed the State Minimum Core. https://uca.edu/academicbulletins/files/2018/10/state-minimum-gened-core.pdf
You can visit http://uca.edu/2plus2 for information about how to easily transition into our online completion programs from other Arkansas community colleges!
PROGRAM CONTACT:
Stephanie Watson, Chair
Associate Professor of Accounting
swatson@uca.edu
COB 204J
(501) 450-5311
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Visit uca.edu/transfer for information on Transfer events, scholarships, and so much more!
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