| "Accountants work with people. They are analysts, planners, and problem-solvers. The world of business affairs is their province.It is their role to comprehend it, analyze it, systematize it and portray it." -American Institute of Certified Public Accountants Interested in working with people? Want to make a difference? Enjoy identifying, analyzing, and solving problems? Like being challenged by a variety of situations and technologies? Have a goal of becoming a CEO or a CPA? If you answered "YES" to any of the above, consider majoring in Accountancy at the School of Accountancy at ASU. With a degree in accounting your career choices are limitless. You can choose to work in assurance, consulting, corporate accounting/finance, financial analysis/venture capital, financial planning, non-for-profit/government, and tax consulting services.
If you are interested in becoming an Accountancy major, take the following steps: -
Contact Undergraduate Admissions to fill out an application for admission to the University as a Pre-Business major.
- Once admitted to the University as a Pre-Business major, you can contact the W. P. Carey School of Business Undergraduate Programs Office at 480-965-4227
How does your Accountancy program compare with other institutions' programs? The Accountancy program at Arizona State University has long been recognized as one of the finest programs in the country. The program provides students with hands-on exposure to real world business processes and strategies. The program is technology rich using the most up-to-date e-business software from major vendors with emphasis on faculty supervised team projects. The accounting faculty are nationally reputed leaders in their respective fields. Currently our accountancy program is ranked 11th among public programs by the Public Accounting Report. U.S. News and World Report also ranks the ASU accountancy program among the nation's top 10 public institutions. What are my chances in being admitted to the Professional Program? Accountancy is currently one of the most competitive majors in the W. P. Carey School of Business. Applicants are reviewed using a portfolio approach. Among the factors considered are: cumulative GPA, skill course GPA, transfer GPA and institution (if applicable), work experience, demonstrated community involvement and leadership skills, and responses to questions located in the professional program application. Can I take ACC 230 and ACC 240 at different institutions? Because ACC 230 and ACC 240 are taught in a unique manner, it is necessary for you to take the courses at the same institution. This means that both should be taken at ASU or both should be taken at the community colleges. If your courses are from outside of Maricopa County, you will need to have them evaluated by an academic advisor. Back to top Who do I go to for advising? If you have been admitted to ASU as a Pre-Business student, you can contact the Undergraduate Programs Office to schedule a time to meet with your assigned academic advisor. If you are admitted to ASU under any other major, please refer to the ASU Academic Advising Directory to determine where you need to go to receive academic advising. If you are not admitted to ASU, utilize the academic advising directory to contact advisors of the major(s) you wish to pursue as an admitted student. Academic Advising for non-admitted students is available in all colleges on a limited basis. If you are undecided on a major, contact the University College at 480-965-4464 or go to: http://universitycollege.asu.edu. As a transfer student, do I need to be admitted to the University before I can apply to the Professional Program? In order for you to be considered for admission to the Professional Program, you need to be admitted to the University for the semester of which you are applying for admission to the program. Back to top Why do I have to take other business courses in addition to my major courses? Our program allows a student to obtain a business background so that they succeed within business. Most recruiters are looking for not only accounting skills, but also technical skills, the ability to communicate with others and knowledge of business principles. How do I get involved with the Accountancy student organization? The Accounting Students' Association (ASA) is a student organization targeted at current and prospective Accountancy majors. For information on the organization, refer to their web site at www.asu.edu/clubs/asa. | 
