Undergraduate Major
Accounting is an important part of any business. Accounting allows companies record and report on financial transactions, providing a window into its performance and health. At USF St. Petersburg, students experience a high-quality, diverse learning environment that focuses on innovation and critical thinking skills. Courses are offered in a variety of formats including on-campus and online, allowing for flexible scheduling.
Degree Options
The Muma College of Business offers a B.S. in Accounting on the St. Petersburg campus.
View more information about options on the USF Tampa and Sarasota-Manatee campuses.
Accounting at USF St. Petersburg
The Lynn Pippenger School of Accountancy prepares students for a rewarding career in this high demand field. The program's small classes on the St. Petersburg campus allow for individual student attention in on-campus and online settings.
Students making connections at the part-time job fair hosted on campus.
Beta Alpha Psi, an award winning honor society, and The Accounting Society are student organizations that foster strong connections to the immediate business community and provide our students with ample opportunities to meet practicing professionals and gain hands-on experience in internship courses. The program is among the few nationwide that are separately accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) International.
Through additional coursework, accounting graduates are eligible to sit for several different professional certification exams, notably the Certified Public Accountant (CPA) exam. In addition, accounting majors are prepared to enter the Master of Accountancy (MAcc) program. Further study at the graduate level not only enables students to continue developing knowledge and skills, but also positions them to become leaders within the profession.
Faculty in the Lynn Pippenger School of Accountancy in St. Petersburg are experienced teachers that excel in traditional areas such as financial and managerial accounting, accounting information systems, auditing, and taxation. Faculty are also specialized in unique areas such as business valuation, forensic and international accounting.
Potential Careers in Accounting
- Auditing
- Taxes
- Forensics
- Business consulting
- Corporate compliance
Requirements for the major in accounting
Always refer to the Undergraduate Catalog for degree requirements. Students will normally begin progress toward the major by taking at least one course from the major core, as these often serve as prerequisites for the electives. Students are urged to consult with the accounting advisor to create the most beneficial set of courses.
QUESTIONS?
For questions about this program, contact an Academic Advisor.