Accounting for Future Success
Interested in a career that integrates accounting, but not specifically public accounting? The business accounting major at the Knauss School of Business is for you. This major prepares students for accounting careers where a CPA license is not required. Take this as a standalone major or complement your studies with a double major in real estate, economics, finance, engineering and more.
Accountancy Major
Emphasis on preparing for a career in public accounting, and CPA qualification.
Business Accounting Major
Emphasis on preparing for careers that integrate accounting, without CPA qualification.
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Best Business School for Undergraduates in California
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#5
Top Accounting Program in California
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#52
Best Undergraduate Accounting Program in the U.S.
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Your Degree, Your Experience
We’re an experiential learning community focused on helping you create connections, build your network and develop your accounting skills. Here are a few more exciting experiences you’ll get to participate in as an accountancy student at USD:
The Ins and Outs of Business Accounting
Business accounting majors gain the knowledge for a host of accounting careers. Here are some of the classes you’ll take on your journey.
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The accountancy minor
Accounting knowledge can take you past spreadsheets and into the world of law, finance and account auditing. With an accounting minor at the Knauss School of Business, you will learn the foundation of accounting and acquire skills that will set you up to become an essential team member in any field you go into.
Tuition, Scholarships and Financial Aid
An Education That’s Worth It
Where you go to college is one of the most important decisions — and investments — you will ever make. At USD, your tuition investment will plug you into an innovation ecosystem that nurtures your ideas and an extensive alumni network that can connect you to your first job.
$61k
Tuition
per year
$3k
Textbooks and Supplies
per year
76%
Scholarships and Financial Aid
of students receive financial aid
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The accounting industry is in search of people like you — bright students who are gaining skills and creating experiences, all while creating connections with the local and global community. You are a success story in the making and we’re ready to help you get there.