Accounting

Major:

• Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Accounting

Minor:

• Accounting

Our mission is to provide an inclusive learning community that combines theory and practice in scholarship and teaching to cultivate the development of ethical accounting professionals for the betterment of the individual and society. Our vision is to develop accounting professionals who are engaged in lifelong learning, leadership and service in the Catholic and Marianist tradition.

In addition to other requirements, an accounting major must earn credit in seven upper-level accounting courses: ACC 303, ACC 305, ACC 306, ACC 341, ACC 401, ACC 408, ACC 420 and an accounting elective. For students electing to complete a combined BSBA with a major in accounting and a MPAcc or MBA, ACC 408 may be waived and replaced by ACC 603A. ACC 401, 408 and 420 require a minimum grade of "C-".  ACC 303, ACC 305, ACC 306 and ACC 341 require a minimum grade of "C".  ACC 303 and ACC 305 require a minimum of "B-" in ACC 207 and ACC 208.  These grade requirements also apply to an accounting minor. Students should consult with their academic advisor about selecting accounting and other elective courses appropriate to particular career goals. Students should also consult their advisor or the department chairperson about opportunities for professional work-experience, double majors and minors, foreign exchange opportunities, and requirements for professional examinations (e.g., CPA).

For students who entered in the 2020-2021 or 2021-2022 Academic Years, ACC 305 will be offered as a 3 credit hour course beginning in Fall 2022, and ACC 401 and ACC 420 will be offered as 3 credit hour courses beginning Fall 2023. For students entering prior to the 2020-2021 Academic Year, ACC 401 and ACC 420 will be offered as 4 credit hour courses until Fall 2023. These changes are due to the revisions to the CPA Examination beginning in January 2024.

Regarding honors credit, the Department of Accounting policy is not to offer upper level ACC courses for honors credit. Exceptions will be rare and only considered if a student can document that he/she was unable to complete ACC 207 honors and ACC 208 honors due to an unavoidable scheduling conflict.

Ohio and numerous other states require 150 semester hours to become a CPA. The MPAcc program is particularly useful in this regard. Consult the department chairperson or an advisor for more information.

• Official secondary transcripts (in language of original issue). Transcripts of all previously attended secondary schools, including dates of attendance, all subjects studied, grades earned and marks achieved on examinations;
  • Transcripts not issued in English should be accompanied by a certified English translation.
  • Proof of completion must also be provided in the form of a graduation date listed on the transcript, a diploma, or a certificate of completion. If secondary schooling is still in progress, this must be submitted as soon as completed and prior to enrollment at the University of Dayton.
  • Transcripts may be submitted directly from the secondary school to the University of Dayton via:
    • Mailed to Office of Recruitment and Admission, University of Dayton, 300 College Park, Dayton OH 45469-2713
    • E-transcript sent to: [email protected]. 
    • Emailed to [email protected]
• Proof of English Proficiency. If your native language is not English, you are required to submit proof of English proficiency by submitting TOEFL, IELTS, PTE, DET, SAT or ACT scores. Your scores should be sent to the University of Dayton directly from the testing center using code 1834 or for the ACT, code 3342.
  
  
• Financial documentation. F-1 and J-1 students must provide a letter of financial support and a bank statement showing sufficient funds to cover the first year of study. These may be emailed to [email protected] OR mailed to the address above.
  
  

Application, including the essay. Student may apply through the University of Dayton Application or the Common Application. There is no application fee.