Bachelor of Business Administration [B.B.A] [Accounting] From University of Central Arkansas

Accounting graduates are prepared for entry-level positions in public accounting, private industry and not-for-profit organizations as well as entry into graduate programs in accounting, business administration, or law.

Seniors, with the consent of the department chair and their advisor, having a cumulative grade point average of 3.25 and 3.25 in the major, may participate in the Honors in Accounting program. The student will be required to complete ACCT 4390, which consists of a research paper and presentation based on individual study under the direction of a member of the accounting faculty. Successful completion of this program will allow the student to graduate with honors.

To qualify to sit for the Uniform Certified Public Accountant Examination, candidates must complete 120 semester hours of course work. In order to receive a CPA Certificate in Arkansas, a candidate must have 150 hours of course work. Handouts are available in the Department of Accounting that describe these requirements. Many students who plan on becoming CPAs elect to earn a Master of Accountancy to complete the 150 hour requirement. In addition, students must earn a C or better in all courses that are used to satisfy the 30-hour accounting component of the CPA Exam requirements.