Accounting Major
Accounting majors take courses that prepare them for their professional careers. Many pursue advanced degrees to meet the 150-hour requirement for CPA certification. Most Fairfield Accounting graduates take positions in public accounting, corporations, governments and not-for-profit organizations.
For a 51-credit major in accounting, students complete the following:
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Business Core Requirements | 33 | |
| ACCT 2203 | Intermediate Accounting I | 3 |
| ACCT 2204 | Intermediate Accounting II | 3 |
| ACCT 3255 | Accounting Information Systems | 3 |
| ACCT 3330 | Auditing | 3 |
| ACCT 3343 | Federal Income Taxation I | 3 |
| ACCT 4310 | Advanced Accounting | 3 |
| Total Credits | 51 | |
Accounting majors must maintain a GPA of at least a 2.50 in accounting.