Bachelor of Science in Accounting

With a UD accounting degree, you will have the skills you need to tell the financial stories of businesses by recording, analyzing and communicating financial information.

You’ll gain the expertise you need to interpret this data and help businesses make important investment decisions. And you’ll play a critical role in the financial arena, determining how investments are performing over time and considering how and when businesses should expand.

What I love about my major

In this video, UD Lerner College students majoring in accounting discuss why they chose their major – why it is unique and opportunities they’ve had that will prepare them for their careers.
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Program Highlights

Leadership and Engagement Opportunities

Gain practical experience through clubs and organizations, including:

• Accounting Students Association
• Blue Hen Investment Club
• Lerner College Trading Center

Accounting Certification Preparation

The accounting program provides foundational preparation for the Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Management Accountant (CMA) and other certifications.

The UD accounting degree provides you with 123 credit hours and prepares you to take the CPA exam in almost all states. Requirements for sitting for the exam vary by state, and our faculty advisors will help guide you towards meeting specific state requirements. The American Institute of Certified Public Accountants requires 150 hours for becoming a Certified Public Accountant. The Department of Accounting & MIS offers the opportunity to complete 150 credit hours through the accelerated bachelor’s and master’s in accounting degree, completing a dual major or through taking additional courses.

Honors in Accounting

The honors program at UD offers a scholarly and enriching community that extends well beyond graduation. You’ll enjoy smaller, more challenging classes and the opportunity to engage in research and assume leadership roles.

The honors degree requires:

1. All courses and requirements for the B.S. in accounting
2. All of the UD requirements for the honors baccalaureate degree

An ACCT course taken at the 600-level will count for honors credit.

Program Requirements

Suggested Course Sequence

All courses 3 credits unless stated otherwise.

Career Opportunities

Within 6 months of graduating, on average, 97% of Lerner’s accounting graduates are employed (earning a mean starting salary of $58,676) or pursuing further education. For more information on career resources please visit the Lerner Career Services Center.

Top Employers

Some of the top employers of Lerner’s accounting graduates include:

• KPMG
• EY
• PwC
• Deloitte
• JPMorgan Chase & Co.
• RSM

Top Jobs

Job titles of recent graduates with an accounting degree include:

• Staff Accountant
• Staff Auditor
• Federal Tax Associate
• Corporate Accountant
• Financial Analyst
• Tax Advisor

Visit Career Outcomes of Lerner accounting students to see more top employers, job titles, salaries and locations.

Mission

The Accounting Program’s mission is to promote scholarship in accounting, to offer distinctive and innovative educational opportunities that contribute to professional success, and to advance ethical leadership in a rapidly changing business environment.

To that end, the AMIS department is committed to fostering a community that:

• Attracts, retains and cultivates excellent teachers and forward-thinking academic leaders.
• Challenges students with educational experiences and leading-edge technology to develop their passion for life-long learning.
• Empowers students to identify and understand ethical dilemmas and uphold their professional responsibilities.
• Collaborates to solve problems effectively and creatively with respect and understanding, promoting a transparent platform for diverse opinions and cultural perspectives.
• Promotes programs and opportunities designed for students to positively impact their organizations and communities, locally and globally.
• Partners with business entities and professional firms to explore emerging topics to enrich student experiences and strengthen the relevance of faculty scholarship.

News

• Lerner Undergraduate Business Majors, Explained - In this video, students share brief overviews of each of the 16 majors in the Lerner College.
• Blue Hen Finds Opportunity in Accounting - Jeel Patel, UD Class of 2022 accounting major, was named a 2021-2022 Public Company Accounting Oversight Board Scholar.
• What Can You Do With an Accounting Degree? - Careers in accounting offer job security, opportunities for advancement and variety. Read this article to find out if a degree in accounting is right for you.
• Closing the Skills Gap - UD's trust management minor at the Lerner College of Business and Economics was recognized as a forward-looking initiative to help bridge the gap in the trust management industry. This collaborative effort created a program that defines success for both students and participating companies.
• Lifelong Lerner: Anna Perrotta - Anna Perrotta, a member of UD’s Lerner Class of 2021, shared her favorite UD memories, how she has changed during her time at UD and her plans following graduation.

Admissions Information

Learn more about undergraduate admissions requirements, deadlines, tuition and financial aid available to you.

Admissions & Financial Aid