Bachelor of Science in Accounting

University of La Verne's B.S. in Accounting program equips undergraduate students with the analytical and practical skills required for careers in accounting and business. As one of the most comprehensive undergraduate accounting programs in Southern California, students at La Verne prepare for a wide range of accounting related career paths, from accountant to internal auditors .This program is offered through the College of Business and Public Management and prepares students for all major accounting licensure exams. Students in this program have access to our dedicated faculty, state-of-the-art facilities, and numerous career building opportunities, all designed to empower them in their future careers. La Verne also offers an accelerated B.A. in Accounting program which can be completed at our regional campuses. The accounting program is designed to promote a thorough understanding of advanced concepts contained within accounting. Courses focus on the practical l and theoretical foundations of accounting as well as the analytical frameworks that guide more advanced topics.The curriculum for the undergraduate B.S. in Accounting is comprised of 82 total credit hours. Of these, 30 hours are made up of courses focused on foundational concepts of accounting, economics, and business. An additional 52 credits are focused on advanced courses in accounting, taxation, and business. Additionally, accounting students have the opportunity to complete a concentration through the Business Administration program, choosing from business management, information technology, international business, or marketing.The complete course requirements and more detailed information regarding the available concentrations can be found on the curriculum page.By graduation, students will be fully qualified to sit for all accounting exams, including the CPA (certified public accountant), CMA (certified management accountant), and CIA (certified internal auditor) exams. Before taking the CPA exam, students must complete an additional 22 credits of academic coursework at any accredited institution.

Students must have official high school transcripts.

TOEFL - 80 iBT or higher, 550 pBT or higher; IELTS - 6.5 overall band score or higher; SAT - 460 or higher on the evidence-based reading and writing section of the SAT; ACT - 19 or higher on the English section of the ACT; ELS - Satisfactory completion of ELS 112; Duolingo English Test 105 or higher; Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE) - Advanced score of 176 or higher; Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE) Score of 53 or higher.