OVERVIEW
Accounting students complete several core courses within the accounting major, including financial accounting and reporting, cost accounting, accounting information systems, federal income taxes and audit. In addition to completing these core accounting courses, students study in areas such as management, business analytics and marketing, which provides them with a well-rounded understanding of business.
To become licensed as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) in the state of Florida and most other jurisdictions, students must complete additional educational requirements beyond the bachelor’s degree. Completion of the Master of Accounting (MAcc) program satisfies these requirements and provides the best preparation for entrance into the accounting profession.
Accounting Admission Requirements
To be admitted into Accounting, a student must meet the admission requirements for the College of Business. To enroll in upper-level accounting courses, in addition to the college's general certification requirements, students must have earned a B or better in ACG 2021 and ACG 2071 and have passed the FSU Accounting Competency Exam with a score of 70% or higher.
For students in the FSU ACG 2021 course, the Accounting Competency material is embedded in the course as a final exam. Students transferring ACG 2021 (or its acceptable equivalent) from another university must register for the FSU Accounting Competency Exam. Registration for the exam is included in the FSU Application process.
Admission to the limited access business programs requires the following:
- Completion of at least 52 semester hours; Each applicant is evaluated on a case-by-case basis. FSU generally accepts non-remedial, non-vocational coursework taken at accredited institutions for at least elective credit. After admission, the Office of Undergraduate Studies and your academic department will determine how your credit(s) will transfer.
- A cumulative grade point average on all college work attempted of at least 2.50 (this is subject to change each academic year); and
- Satisfactory completion of all required prerequisite coursework outlined in the table below. Any student not successful in obtaining the minimum passing grade within two attempts will not be permitted to enroll in that upper-level accounting course again.
| FSU Course Code | FSU Course Title | Hours | Min. Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| ACG2021 | Introduction to Financial Accounting | 3(6) | B |
| ACG2071 | Introduction to Managerial Accounting | 3 | B |
| CGS2100 or CGS2518 |
Microcomputer Applications for Business or Spreadsheets for Business |
3 | C- |
| ECO2013 | Principles of Macroeconomics | 3 | C- |
| ECO2023 | Principles of Microeconomics | 3 | C- |
| MAC2233 | Calculus for Business | 3 | C- |
| STA2023 | Fundamental Business Statistics | 3 | C- |
| Notes | |||
Accounting majors must complete CGS2518 prior to graduation, but it is not required to take it as a pre-requisite.
Upon completing all requirements for this major, the student will graduate with a Bachelor of Science in Accounting.
Program of Study
Major Coursework: Students will complete 45-48 hours of coursework in the major at least 30 of which must be taken at FSU. Community college courses may not be substituted for 3000/4000 level courses. All courses must be completed with a grade of C minus or better.
For more information on the FSU Accounting Competency Exam and to register for the exam, please email accountingdept@business.fsu.edu.