Bachelor of Science [B.S] [Public Accounting] From Hope College

Accounting students have two options for degree programs.  

The accounting major requires 126 credit hours to graduate and prepares students for careers in private industry, governmental accounting, and banking and finance.  

The public accounting major requires 150 credit hours to graduate, but with careful planning, students can complete the professional certified public accounting major in just four years. The pass rate on the CPA exam following graduation for Hope graduates is consistently one of the highest among Michigan colleges.  

Students who wish to major in either program should contact a member of the accounting staff early in their studies as the programs require a special sequence of courses.

Students who wish to pursue the public accounting pre-professional program should contact a member of the accounting staff early in their careers, since this program requires a special sequence of courses.

With careful planning, the 150-hour CPA Program can be completed in just four years. See the following required courses, hours and prerequisites.