Bachelor of Science in Accounting
A love of and affinity for numbers — combined with a desire to support the overall financial health of a corporation, nonprofit organization or government agency — are ideal qualities for a career in accounting.
Considered one of the most progressive and dynamic in the U.S., Pfeiffer's accounting program is designed so students master the field's practical and theoretical applications of generally accepted accounting principles and international accounting standards.
Upon completion of the program, you will meet North Carolina state requirements to sit for the uniform CPA exam and those for similar certifications, including the certified fraud examination (CFE).
Main Campus: Historical Misenheimer
The undergraduate accounting program, in the division of business, is available at Pfeiffer's Misenheimer campus. Get involved — join the Student Accounting Society to get connected to volunteer, internship and employment opportunities — and network with alumni and others who work in the accounting field.
Curriculum
The accounting program curriculum requires a minimum of 66 semester hours.
Accounting Degree Requirements for Accounting Majors
Core Courses
- ACCT 201 Introduction: Financial Accounting
- ACCT 202 Introduction: Managerial Accounting
- ACCT 301 Accounting Information Systems
- ACCT 310 Cost Accounting
- ACCT 315 International Acct. & Globalization
- ACCT 323 Intermediate Accounting I
- ACCT 324 Intermediate Accounting II
- ACCT 330 Financial Information Analysis
- ACCT 331 Taxation I
- ACCT 332 Taxation II
- ACCT 333 Advanced Accounting
- ACCT 436 Internal Controls & Corp. Govern
- ACCT 504 Auditing & the Acct. Profession
- BMAL 201 Principles of Business
- BMAL 212 Principles of Finance
- BMAL 241 Marketing
- BMAL 251 Business Law I
- BMAL 261 Principles of Management, or
- BMAL 301 Ethics in Business, or
- BMAL 311 Business Statistics
- BMAL 351 Business Law II
- ECON 200 Survey of Economics
- MATH 220 College Algebra
Financial Fraud Concentration (15 SH)
- ACCT 337 Forensic Accounting
- CRIM 202 Introduction to Criminal Justice
- CRIM 205 Introduction to Criminology
- COMP 345 Business Analytics
- FFFE 425 White Collar Crime Investigations
Test times for accounting courses, which may be outside of normal class hours, are arranged after classes begin. Students are encouraged to take the designated labs with their accounting courses.
Curriculum for the Accounting Minor (21 SH)
Core Courses
Student must have a major in any discipline plus the following:
- ACCT 201 Introduction: Financial Accounting
- ACCT 202 Introduction: Managerial Accounting
- ACCT 301 Accounting Information Systems
- ACCT 310 Cost Accounting
- ACCT 323 Intermediate Accounting I
- ACCT 324 Intermediate Accounting II
- ACCT 436 Internal Controls & Corporate Governance
See the academic catalog for course descriptions.
Practical Experience
Practical experience is within your reach. Connect with an accounting faculty member to learn more about these career-enhancing volunteer opportunities:
VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance)
The VITA program is sponsored by the IRS and offers free income tax assistance for households with incomes of $50,000 or less. (All volunteers must be IRS certified in certain levels of income tax preparation prior to participation.) Specifically, volunteers help participants complete their income taxes, file them and provide them with an estimated arrival date (if a refund is expected).
Cost Project with the Small Business Center
This project provides an opportunity for the cost accounting class to work directly with clients from the Small Business Center in Albemarle, NC. Students gain invaluable, real-world experience that most students only get after graduation. In turn, the client has an opportunity to form a partnership with a knowledgeable group of students and learn about financial aspects of investing in a small business. Over the course of the project, the class meets with the client and creates a business plan and financial forecasts to help the client decide if s/he should start their own business.
Tuition & Fees
Click here for current tuition and fees. Contact an admissions advisor about financial aid and scholarship opportunities.
Accreditation
Accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP).
Careers
Are you a numbers person? Would you enjoy helping a business measure and manage finances or work with complex tax codes? With an accounting degree, you possess the knowledge and skills to succeed in the 21st-century workplace. Whether you pursue a career in public or corporate accounting, Pfeiffer’s curriculum and hands-on opportunities prepares you to master accounting regulations and the overall business environment.
Ready to get started? Apply now.
Office of Undergraduate Admissions
Have questions? Just ask!
Admissions Office
(800) 338-2060
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