Accounting Scholars Program

The School of Accountancy is currently accepting applications for fall 2012 admission to the Accounting Scholars Program (ASP).

The Accounting Scholars Program, an integrated, 5-year undergraduate-graduate degree program is specifically designed for SOA Accountancy majors who have completed a minimum of 72 credit hours of coursework, applicable to an ASU BS in Accountancy. Students must have a minimum GPA of 3.50 (4.00 scale) in their accounting courses and a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.50 (4.00 scale) at the time of application. These 72 hours must include a minimum of 6 hours of upper division (300 level & higher)  accounting courses within the accounting major and must be taken in the School of Accountancy in the W. P. Carey School of Business at Arizona State University.

Students, who wish to apply, should meet the above mentioned criteria by the end of fall 2011 and be on track to graduate no later than summer 2013. Students on track for fall 2012 admission to the ASP program should be taking ACC 440 this semester and should register for ACC 350 and ACC 430 in spring 2012. (Please refer to the Accountancy major map at: https://webapp4.asu.edu/programs/t5/roadmaps/ASU00/BAACCBS/2011). Students who meet these criteria, are encouraged to apply now. The ASP application will be available October 1st and may be found at: http://wpcarey.asu.edu/accounting/undergraduate/scholars.cfm . The deadline for the application is February 1, 2012. All application materials must be submitted by this date.

International students are welcome to apply to the Accounting Scholars Program, however, students should be aware that they may face unique challenges regarding the winter internship.  A limited number of visas are issued each year, limiting the number of internship positions available to international students. However, international students are encouraged to participate in the fall interview process.   International students, who secure a winter internship, may use Curricular Practical Training (CPT): http://global.asu.edu/isso/cpt.  International students, admitted to ASP, who are not able to secure an internship, are  eligible for the other benefits the ASP program provides. 

Key benefits of the Accounting Scholars Program

• Eligibility for eight-week spring internships in the senior year (6 credit hours)
• Eligibility for scholarships specifically dedicated to this program, with a minimum award of $2,500
• Preferential opportunity for Teaching Assistantships
• Early commitment (junior year) of admission to the Masters Program
• Masters Program application fee waived
• Masters Program matriculation fee waived
• Accounting elective (3 credit hours) offered in the senior year
• 9 credits (internship + accounting elective) apply towards undergrad business electives
• Assigned a mentor from the Master's program to answer questions and offer advice
• Lead the community service efforts for the SOA
• No GMAT requirement
• Fulfill the State of Arizona’s education requirements to take the Uniform Certified Public Accountant Examination and to obtain a CPA license

For more information and questions please feel free to contact the Accounting Scholars Program Coordinator, Angela Haskovec at Angela.Haskovec@asu.edu or 480-965-7347.

Interviews will be conducted as part of the application process. For any questions regarding semester scheduling, please refer to the customized ASP major map .

To apply for the program cycle beginning Fall 2012, complete the online application along with the required application materials, which include: three short essays, two letters of recommendation (at least one from a School of Accountancy faculty member), and an up-to-date resume. Sealed letters of recommendation may be be hand carried to BA 223Q or sent to:

School of Accountancy
Attn:ASP Admissions Committee
P.O. Box 873606
Tempe, AZ 85287

General questions can be emailed to wpcareyacc@asu.edu.