Bachelor of Science in Accounting

University of the Pacific

Practical experience for a strong future in accountingPacific’s four-year accounting degree dives deep into every aspect of the field, from financial and managerial accounting to auditing, tax and information systems. You will graduate fully equipped to launch a career in corporate, government or nonprofit accounting.In addition to the general education courses required by the University, the Bachelor of Science in Accounting curriculum requires a set of preprofessional skills courses in the areas of communication, mathematics and economics. Many of these courses also satisfy certain general education requirements. Students also progress through a series of courses in core business areas such as accounting, management, marketing and finance. In their junior year, students begin their intermediate accounting studies, and end the program with a series of advanced accounting courses including auditing, advanced financial accounting, cost accounting, and income tax accounting.Build essential skillsPacific’s accounting degree sets you up for success with 128 hours of coursework designed to meet CPA licensure requirements. In addition to the General Education courses required by the university, the accounting degree curriculum requires a set of preprofessional skills courses in the areas of communication, mathematics and economics.Business fundamentalsYou’ll explore core business areas like management, marketing and finance. Many of these courses also satisfy certain General Education requirements.Explore your choicesYou can explore specific areas with advanced classes in auditing, financial accounting, cost accounting and income tax.

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