B.A. Accounting

Program Requirements

Major: 76 credits

Minor: 20 credits

Internships and Other Opportunities

Students in the accounting program are strongly encouraged to complete an accounting internship and can choose to do so from among a number of organizations in the area.

Career Outlook

Among our May 2016 traditional undergraduate accounting graduates, 94 percent had full-time job or internship offers before graduation.

Accountants are critical to the success of businesses, corporations, government agencies and non-profit organizations worldwide. Through their ability to prepare, analyze, interpret and use financial information in the process of business decision-making, accountants are highly-valued business professionals.

Scholastica graduates have gone on to obtain jobs at many well-known companies, including RSM, Allete, Essentia Health, Ernst & Young, Deloitte, PWC, CBRE, Western Bank, Wells Fargo, US Bank, the Minnesota Department of Revenue, Target, North Shore Bank of Commerce, CBIZ, Inc., CliftonLarsonAllen LLP, Cargill, Thrivent Financial, Anderson, Hager and Moe, Human Development Center and The College of St. Scholastica. Others have gone on to attend graduate school at the University of Minnesota, St. Cloud State University, the University of St. Thomas, Marquette University and The College of St. Scholastica. 

Boost your brain power and give yourself a competitive edge in our global economy by pairing your major with a language. St. Scholastica offers programs and courses in American Sign Language, French, German, Latin, Ojibwe, Russian and Spanish.

Sample curriculum

Here are some classes you could take as part of this major or minor. Please note that you would not necessarily need all of these courses to fulfill a major or minor. This list doesn't include general education courses. Be sure to create your course plan in consultation with your advisor.

Coursework  ACC 3300 - Cost Accounting Examines the theory and practice of cost accumulation and analysis with particular emphasis on the design, operation and evaluation of cost management systems used by business enterprises.  ACC 3310 - Intermediate Accounting I Examines the theory of generally accepted accounting principles and its application to complex financial reporting issues including the valuation of balance sheet accounts, determination of net income and preparation of financial statements and related disclosures. An in-depth study with respect to the accounting for revenue, cash and receivables, inventories, property, plant, equipment and intangible assets will be provided.  ACC 3320 - Intermediate Accounting II A continuation course for ACC 3310 that further examines the theory of generally accepted accounting principles and its application to complex financial reporting issues. An in-depth study with respect to the accounting for long-term investments, liabilities and leases, income taxes, post-retirement benefits and shareholders’ equity will be provided.  ACC 3400 - Accounting Information Systems Examines the theory and practice of data management and control as they relate to the design, implementation and use of accounting information systems.  ACC 4420 - Income Tax Accounting Examines the application of current income tax regulations to individuals and business entities. A strategic decision-making approach is emphasized. Completion of ACC 2210 is recommended prior to enrollment in this course.  ACC 4430 -  ACC 4450 - Advanced Accounting Examines the accounting issues associated with business combinations, intercompany investments, partnerships and governmental and not-for-profit entities.