An accounting degree at Concordia University, Saint Paul prepares students for public, managerial (industrial) or governmental accounting.  Students encounter engaging financial information, active problem solving, and a variety of skills necessary in today’s business environment. Explore foundational theories and practices related to financial and managerial accounting, tax and audit in a structured accounting course sequence.  Gain a broad business perspective while learning economics, finance, marketing, and management in courses emphasizing the relevancy of accounting information, analysis and financial decision-making.   

A BS in accounting meets both the 24 semester-hour requirement of intermediate and advanced level accounting courses, as well as the 24 semester-hour general business course requirement required to sit for the Uniform Certified Public Accountant (CPA) Exam in Minnesota. If an accounting student wishes to pursue the CPA credential, faculty and academic advisors work with the student to reach the 150 semester-hour requirement to apply for the CPA license. A BS in accounting also satisfies the requirements to sit for the Certified Management Accountant (CMA) exam. 

Students are encouraged to visit these websites for more information on the accounting profession and the requirements for CPA and CMA licensure in Minnesota:

• Minnesota Board of Accountancy - http://www.boa.state.mn.us/index.html
• Minnesota Society of Certified Public Accountants - http://www.mncpa.org
• The American Institute of Certified Public Accountants “This way to CPA” - https://www.thiswaytocpa.com
• Institute of Management Accountants - https://www.imanet.org

Students who intend to sit for the CPA exam must complete the Accounting degree with 150 credits, which will require an additional 30 credits of degree electives, with 45 of the 150 credits taken at the upper-level credit.

General Education Requirements

All degree seeking undergraduate students must complete the general education requirements.

Degree Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree consists of a major of typically 30 to 60 credits, general education courses, upper-level requirements, and elective courses totaling a minimum of 120 credits.