Accounting (BS)
The undergraduate (four year) program consists of the Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Business with a major in Accounting. The BS degree combines a general background in business with an appropriate number of Junior-Senior accounting and business law courses to prepare students for successful entry into an accounting career.
Bachelor of Science Requirements
Accounting majors are required to achieve a cumulative 2.0 grade point average for the total of all Accounting (ACCT) courses for which they have been registered at the University of Connecticut, excluding grades and credits for independent studies and internships.
Residence Requirement
In addition to the School of Business residence requirements for all majors, an Accounting major must complete the following courses in residence at the University of Connecticut: ACCT 3005 Introduction to a Profession, ACCT 3201 Intermediate Accounting I, ACCT 3202 Intermediate Accounting II, ACCT 3260 Federal Income Taxes, and ACCT 4243 Assurance Services. Education Abroad courses may not be used to meet this requirement.
Required Major Courses
In addition to the courses outlined in the Common Body of Knowledge and Capstone Requirements, Accounting majors must take:
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ACCT 3005 | Introduction to a Profession | 1 |
| ACCT 3201 | Intermediate Accounting I | 3 |
| ACCT 3202 | Intermediate Accounting II | 3 |
| ACCT 3221 | Cost Accounting | 3 |
| ACCT 3260 | Federal Income Taxes | 3 |
| ACCT 4203 | Advanced Accounting | 3 |
| ACCT 4243 | Assurance Services | 3 |
Professional Certification
Students majoring in accounting may choose a curriculum that prepares them for professional examinations which are part of the certification procedures that lead to designation as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Certified Management Accountant (CMA). Students preparing for the CPA examination should also apply for the MS in Accounting Program. The MS in Accounting is a 30-credit program designed to meet the 150-hour education requirement to earn the CPA designation in Connecticut. Students preparing for the CMA examination should consult with their accounting advisor regarding the appropriate elective courses to take.
Internships in Accounting
Many students who major in accounting participate in an internship.
Internship opportunities in our program are available in the spring and summer, generally based on when the student will graduate. During the period of internship, the students are employed and supervised by firms and participate in various types of accounting or auditing work.
Participation in these programs usually occurs during the sixth or seventh semester or the summer between the student’s junior and senior year. This experience contributes to the development and growth of the students who are chosen for the work.
University General Education Requirements
Every student must meet a set of core requirements to earn a baccalaureate degree, in addition to those required by the student's major course of study and other requirements set by the student's school or college. For more information about these requirements, please see General Education Requirements.
School of Business Degree Requirements
Students must meet a set of requirements established by the school in addition to the University's General Education requirements. For more information, see the School of Business section of this catalog.
Accelerated Master of Science in Accounting
The Accelerated M.S. in Accounting is designed for UConn undergraduates who want to complete their B.S./M.S. in under 5 years. Up to 12 credits of the required graduate coursework taken while the student is an undergraduate may be used toward both the B.S. and M.S. Plans of Study. Undergraduate students enrolled in Accounting must apply for the accelerated track at the end of their sophomore year year and then apply to the M.S. program during their senior year.