Minor in Accounting

Students from APU’s School of Business and Management graduate with the skills and character necessary for ethical leadership in today’s business world.

24 units

The accounting minor surveys the principles, theories, and concepts of the accounting profession. Its practical component leads to work assignments in international, national, and local certified public accountant (CPA) firms in students’ junior and senior years. The combination of classroom theory and real-world experience also prepares candidates for the CPA examination administered by the various state boards of accountancy in the United States.

Benefits of Adding a Minor

A minor can help students complement their bachelor’s degree and stand out to future employers, helping them expand their employment opportunities as they study an additional area of interest. Complementary minors provide students the opportunity to demonstrate added expertise in their field and specialize in an area that may provide an edge in their job search, and also add knowledge that can be used throughout an individual’s career. 

Requirements

No more than three courses in a student’s major may count toward this minor.

ACCT 120Principles of Accounting I3
ACCT 121Principles of Accounting II3
BUSI 110Business and Entrepreneurship 1, 23
ACCT 320Intermediate Accounting I F3
ACCT 321Intermediate Accounting II S3
ACCT 325Cost Accounting S3
or ACCT 426 Auditing Principles I
ACCT 331Federal Taxes I F3
or ACCT 332 Federal Taxes II
ACCT 336Advanced Accounting F3
Total Units24
1

BUSI 110 waived for all School of Business and Management majors except for B.A. in Economics majors. BUSI 110 should be taken in the freshman or sophomore year, if possible.

2

Meets the General Education Civic Knowledge and Engagement requirement.

F Offered in Fall only
S Offered in Spring only
F/S Offered in both Fall and Spring terms
EF Offered in Fall in even years
ES Offered in Spring in even years
OF Offered in Fall in odd years
OS Offered in Spring in odd years