BS Public Accounting

The 120 credit hour Bachelor of Science degree in Public Accounting prepares students for careers in public, corporate, governmental, or non-profit accounting. Depending on their interests, students may pursue either a Bachelor of Science with a major in Public Accounting or a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a major in Accounting. The Bachelor of Science with a major in Public Accounting is for those who intend to sit for the CPA examination or work in public accounting. Working with an accounting faculty advisor, students can choose the major which best fits their interests and career plans. The major in Public Accounting for the Bachelor of Science is accredited by the International Assembly for Collegiate Business Education.

Students majoring in Public Accounting are versed in all aspects of accounting including practice, theory, and professional ethics. In addition, graduates who complete both the Bachelor of Science degree in Public Accounting and the MBA in Accounting will satisfy the 150 hours requirements of both Kansas and Missouri to sit for the CPA exam.

Accountants need critical business skills to advance in the ranks of management. The accounting program includes appropriate business coursework so that students develop those skills.