Bachelor of Arts in Accounting

University of La Verne

University of La Verne’s accelerated Bachelor of Arts in Accounting program allows students to complete their degree at their own pace without having to give up their current jobs. Whether students are in the accounting field or they would like to move into accounting, the program prepare students to pursue careers in accounting. Graduates can also easily transition to a master’s program, earning their second degree in accounting in only one more year of full-time study. Furthermore, the B.A. program prepares students to sit for all major accounting exams. With one of the most comprehensive curricula in Southern California, our B.A. in Accounting helps students form a strong foundation on which to build a future career. Prerequisite courses review fundamental accounting concepts as well as basic business statistics and quantitative analysis. Upper-level courses cover a wide range of applicable topics from federal taxation to business finance to auditing. As part of the program, students prepare to sit for all major accounting exams with practical simulations of scenarios likely to appear on the CPA (certified public accountant), CMA (certified management accountant), and CIA (certified internal auditor) exams. . Students in the accounting program are encouraged to develop their professional skills through experiential learning opportunities offered at the university. For example, students gain experience as volunteers with the VITA program, helping individuals in the local community prepare their taxes each year. Students without a background in accounting are encouraged to intern for a local accounting firm. La Verne also boasts a highly active student group, the ULV Society of Accountants, whose mission is to improve the reputation of the La Verne Business School and accounting program through connections with leaders and influential figures in the business community. Students in this group have the opportunity to network with their peers, make connections with potential employers, and develop relationships that will serve them throughout their careers.