BS in Accounting
A bachelor of science in accounting is a crucial first step in starting your career as an accountant or auditor. Learn fundamental accounting principles and how to apply them. Use the same technology as professionals in the field. Graduate prepared for entry-level accounting positions, graduate school, or the CPA licensure process.
You'll take 34 credit hours in business core courses and 21 credit hours in advanced accounting.
Apply by November 1 to be considered for early decision or early action and by January 15 for the second early decision round.
From great jobs to grad schools, Kogod business graduates are ready to succeed.
*Results are for May 2018, 2019, and 2020 graduates whose status was confirmed as of six months after graduation.
Why major in accounting at Kogod?
Flexible Curriculum
Combine your accounting focus with other academic interests. Round out your education by selecting from one of our minors, like sustainability or business analytics, or get a digital technology generalist certificate to help your résumé stand out.
DC Location
Washington, DC, is a global political center and a great college town. Tap into networking and internship opportunities, as well as everything a thriving city has to offer. Whether you're interested in the private sector, government, or the nonprofit world, you'll find paths towards your future success.
The accounting major gives you a solid grasp on accounting principles, develops your professional skills, and expands your tech-savvy.
In-Demand Skills
You will gain skills in:
- Statistics
- Business economics
- Analytics
- International business
- Operations management
- Individual income taxation
Comprehensive Curriculum
You will take 34 credit hours in business core courses that cover topics like accounting, finance, management, and marketing.
You will also complete 21 credit hours in advanced accounting classes. Though some are required, you will also have the opportunity to choose electives in topics like forensic accounting and governmental and nonprofit accounting.
The Kogod Tax Policy Center
The Kogod Tax Policy Center offers nonpartisan research into how tax policy and compliance issues affect small businesses, entrepreneurs, and middle-income taxpayers. As a student, you can use the center's reports, attend workshops, and connect with researchers.
Special Programs
Kogod offers a wide variety of programs to help you network, hone your skills, and get involved with the community. These include Dish with the Deans, the Making a Difference is Our Business program, the Kogod Case Competition, and more.
Global Learning
The business world is a global world, and we want to prepare you for it. We offer semester- and year-long study abroad programs, international summer internships, and short study tours through the International Management Practices course.
Expert Faculty
Our faculty are renowned experts in their field, and many are practicing accountants. As mentors, they are invested in your professional and academic success.
Combined Bachelor's and Master's Degrees
Earn both an undergraduate and graduate degree in five years through our combined bachelor's/master's program. As a combined degree program student, you can take graduate-level courses and may apply up to 9 graduate credit hours earned as an undergraduate toward the requirements for both degrees.
Nadeeya Harrison (BS Accounting '21) saw her job at Kogod's front desk as a networking opportunity. It resulted in a mentor-mentee relationship with Professor Catalin Stefanescu, who helped her plan for a bright future.
Earn both an undergraduate and graduate degree in five years through our combined bachelor's/master's program. As a combined degree program student, you can take graduate-level courses and may apply up to 9 graduate credit hours earned as an undergraduate toward the requirements for both degrees.
As a BS in accounting student at Kogod, you’ll have a dedicated career advisor at our Office of Career Engagement who will help you realize your unique career vision. Our advisors can connect you with opportunities at some of the largest organizations in the world, including 400 international associations and 1,000 internationally-owned companies in Washington, DC.
Within six months of graduation, 100% of our BS in accounting students are working, in grad school, or both. Top employers include:
Deloitte
EY
Fannie Mae
Goldman Sachs
JBG Smith
KPMG
PwC
86% of our BS in accounting students participated in an internship. Top internship organizations include:
Aronson
CliftonLarsonAllen
CohnReznick
Cystic Fibrosis Foundation
EJF Real Estate Services
EY
Rubino & Company, Chartered
The Colony Group
43% of our BS in accounting students took advantage of studying abroad. Top countries include:
United Kingdom
Italy
Spain
Kenya
Belgium