Accountancy
Accountancy
Accountancy encompasses the identification, measurement and communication of financial and operational information that is critical to the success of business, government, and not-for-profit organizations. Pursuing a degree in accountancy at Miami will help you to develop a wide range of knowledge, skills, and abilities, and establish life-long partnerships that will provide an excellent foundation for a highly successful professional career in an increasingly dynamic business environment. Accountants develop and apply their skills in auditing, taxation, forensic accounting, management policy, information systems, consulting, personal business planning, and many other areas. Because of the importance of accounting to organizations and the wide range of valuable skills accountants possess, a high percentage of executives (CEOs, CFOs, etc.) have accountancy related educational and professional backgrounds.
2024-2025 Term Restrictions
Fall Only Courses: ACC 448, ACC 468
Spring Only Courses: ACC 446, ACC 461, ACC 462
Not being offered during AY 2024-2025: ACC 445
Skills
Our undergraduate accountancy curriculum is designed to
equip students with the knowledge, skills, and abilities
(KSAs) needed to succeed in an increasingly dynamic
business environment. The KSAs our programs develop
include the following:
- Foundational Accounting Knowledge
- Holistic Business Knowledge
- Technological Agility
- Unstructured Problem Solving
- Communication Skills
- Research Skills
- Data and Analytics Mindset and Abilities
- Ethical Decision-Making
Top Employers
- Andersen
- BDO USA
- Berkely Research Group: BRG
- Charles River Associates
- Crowe LLP
- Deloitte
- Epic Systems
- EY
- Fifth Third Bank
- FORVIS
- GBQ Partners, LLC
- Huntington Bank
- KPMG
- Lazard
- Livingstone Partners
- Nationwide
- Navistar
- Parker Hannifin
- Plante Moran
- Procter & Gamble
- Protiviti
- PwC
- RSM US
- Victoria's Secret
Career Opportunities
Professional Services Firms (staff through partner)
- Advisory
- Assurance
- Internal audit
- Mergers and acquisitions due diligence and advisory
- Tax advisory and compliance
Corporate (entry level positions through senior executives)
- Controllership
- Financial analysis and reporting
- Internal audit
- Management accounting
- Treasury
- Government and Not-for-Profit Organizations
- Financial reporting
Sample Plans
Choose the academic year that you began at Miami:
2024-2025
This sample plan is a supplement to your Degree Audit Report. Consult with your advisor on a regular basis for individual academic planning. Sequencing of Miami Plan courses is flexible.
IC = Intercultural Conciousness
FYIC = First-Year Integrated Core (BUS 101, BUS 102, ESP 103, BUS 104)
*BUS 284 fulfills Advanced Writing
DEI=Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
First Year
| Course | Number of Hours |
|---|---|
| MTH 141 or 151 | 5 |
| FYIC | 8 |
| Intercultural Consciousness (IC) | 3 |
| BUS 106 | 1 |
| Total Semester Hours | 17 |
| Course | Number of Hours |
|---|---|
| CSE 148 | 3 |
| ACC 221 | 3 |
| Natural Science | 3 |
|
ENG 111 |
3 |
|
Humanities |
3 |
| Total Semester Hours | 15 |
Second Year
| Course | Number of Hours |
|---|---|
| ACC 222 | 3 |
| ACC 256 | 1 |
| ECO 201 | 3 |
| ISA 235 or BUS 284* | 3 |
| MGT 291 or MKT 291 | 3 |
| Creative Arts | 3 |
| Total Semester Hours | 16 |
| Course | Number of Hours |
|---|---|
| ACC 321 | 3 |
| ECO 202 | 3 |
| ISA 125 | 3 |
| BUS 284* or ISA 235 | 3 |
| Natural Science | 3 |
| Science Lab | 1 |
| Total Semester Hours | 16 |
Third Year
| Course | Number of Hours |
|---|---|
| ACC 333 | 3 |
| ACC 361 | 3 |
| ISA 225 | 3 |
| MKT 291 or MGT 291 | 3 |
| Global Inquiry | 3 |
| Total Semester Hours | 15 |
| Course | Number of Hours |
|---|---|
| ACC 343 | 3 |
| Professional Elective | 3 |
| MGT 295 | 3 |
| FIN 301 | 3 |
| DEI | 3 |
| Total Semester Hours | 15 |
Fourth Year
| Course | Number of Hours |
|---|---|
| ACC 453 | 3 |
| BLS 342 | 3 |
| IC or Global Inquiry | 3 |
| Signature Inquiry | 3 |
| Elective | 3 |
| Total Semester Hours | 15 |
| Course | Number of Hours |
|---|---|
| ACC 422 | 3 |
| Business Capstone | 3 |
| Signature Inquiry | 3 |
| Signature Inquiry | 3 |
| Elective | 3 |
| Total Semester Hours | 15 |
Departmental Notes:
- A 2.0 GPA in all ACC courses is required to graduate.
- Accountancy Electives vary by semester and are subject to change.
- Business Capstones cannot be applied to Professional Elective requirement.
- Four of the required 300/400 level ACC courses must be completed at Miami.
- Some major courses may be offered in Fall or Spring only
- Consult with FSB advising for individualized planning
- Refer to the 2024-2025 General Bulletin for course pre-and/or co-requisite requirements
- Eligibility for the CPA Exam and/or eligibility for licensing as a CPA requires 150 semester hours and 30 ACC hours in most states. Other requirements vary by state; visit the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy for links to state-by-state details.
- Additional Resources:
General Requirements:
- Students must earn 124 hours to graduate; minimum of 39 hours of non-business coursework required.
- 2.0 GPA overall and 2.0 GPA in business required to graduate.
- The Miami Plan Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) requirement will satisfy the Business Diversity requirement.
- First-Year Integrated Core (BUS 101, BUS 102, ESP 103, BUS 104) satisfies the Miami Plan Experiential Learning requirement.
2023-2024
This sample plan is a supplement to your Degree Audit Report. Consult with your advisor on a regular basis for individual academic planning. Sequencing of Miami Plan courses is flexible.
IC = Intercultural Conciousness
FYIC = First-Year Integrated Core (BUS 101, BUS 102, ESP 103, BUS 104)
*BUS 284 fulfills Advanced Writing
DEI=Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
First Year
| Course | Number of Hours |
|---|---|
| MTH 141 or 151 | 5 |
| FYIC | 8 |
| Intercultural Consciousness (IC) | 3 |
| BUS 106 | 1 |
| Total Semester Hours | 17 |
| Course | Number of Hours |
|---|---|
| CSE 148 | 3 |
| ACC 221 | 3 |
| Natural Science | 3 |
|
ENG 111 |
3 |
|
Humanities |
3 |
| Total Semester Hours | 15 |
Second Year
| Course | Number of Hours |
|---|---|
| ACC 222 | 3 |
| ACC 256 | 1 |
| ECO 201 | 3 |
| ISA 235 or BUS 284* | 3 |
| MGT 291 or MKT 291 | 3 |
| Creative Arts | 3 |
| Total Semester Hours | 16 |
| Course | Number of Hours |
|---|---|
| ACC 321 | 3 |
| ECO 202 | 3 |
| ISA 125 | 3 |
| BUS 284* or ISA 235 | 3 |
| Natural Science | 3 |
| Science Lab | 1 |
| Total Semester Hours | 16 |
Third Year
| Course | Number of Hours |
|---|---|
| ACC 333 | 3 |
| ACC 361 | 3 |
| ISA 225 | 3 |
| MKT 291 or MGT 291 | 3 |
| Global Inquiry | 3 |
| Total Semester Hours | 15 |
| Course | Number of Hours |
|---|---|
| ACC 343 | 3 |
| Professional Elective | 3 |
| MGT 295 | 3 |
| FIN 301 | 3 |
| DEI | 3 |
| Total Semester Hours | 15 |
Fourth Year
| Course | Number of Hours |
|---|---|
| ACC 453 | 3 |
| BLS 342 | 3 |
| IC or Global Inquiry | 3 |
| Signature Inquiry | 3 |
| Elective | 3 |
| Total Semester Hours | 15 |
| Course | Number of Hours |
|---|---|
| ACC 422 | 3 |
| Business Capstone | 3 |
| Signature Inquiry | 3 |
| Signature Inquiry | 3 |
| Elective | 3 |
| Total Semester Hours | 15 |
Departmental Notes:
- A 2.0 GPA in all ACC courses is required to graduate.
- Accountancy Electives vary by semester and are subject to change.
- Business Capstones cannot be applied to Professional Elective requirement.
- Four of the required 300/400 level ACC courses must be completed at Miami.
- Some major courses may be offered in Fall or Spring only
- Consult with FSB advising for individualized planning
- Refer to the 2024-2025 General Bulletin for course pre-and/or co-requisite requirements
- Eligibility for the CPA Exam and/or eligibility for licensing as a CPA requires 150 semester hours and 30 ACC hours in most states. Other requirements vary by state; visit the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy for links to state-by-state details.
- Additional Resources:
General Requirements:
- Students must earn 124 hours to graduate; minimum of 39 hours of non-business coursework required.
- 2.0 GPA overall and 2.0 GPA in business required to graduate.
- The Miami Plan Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) requirement will satisfy the Business Diversity requirement.
- First-Year Integrated Core (BUS 101, BUS 102, ESP 103, BUS 104) satisfies the Miami Plan Experiential Learning requirement.
2022-2023
This sample plan is a supplement to your Degree Audit Report. Consult with your advisor on a regular basis for individual academic planning. Sequencing of Global Miami Plan courses is flexible.
IP = Intercultural PerspectivesFYIC = First-Year Integrated Core (BUS 101, BUS 102, ESP 103, BUS 104)
First Year
| Course | Number of Hours |
|---|---|
| MTH 141 or 151 | 5 |
| CSE 148 | 3 |
| ENG 111 | 3 |
| Physical Science & Lab | 4 |
| BUS 106 | 1 |
| Total Semester Hours | 16 |
| Course | Number of Hours |
|---|---|
| FYIC | 8 |
| Humanities | 3 |
| ACC 221 | 3 |
| Creative Arts | 3 |
| Total Semester Hours | 17 |
Second Year
| Course | Number of Hours |
|---|---|
| ACC 222 | 3 |
| ACC 256 | 1 |
| ECO 201 | 3 |
| ISA/STA 125 | 3 |
| Biological Science | 3 |
| BUS 284* OR MGT 291 | 3 |
| Total Semester Hours | 16 |
| Course | Number of Hours |
|---|---|
| ACC 321 | 3 |
| ECO 202 | 3 |
| ISA 225 | 3 |
| Business Diversity/IP | 3 |
| ISA 235 | 3 |
| Total Semester Hours | 15 |
Third Year
| Course | Number of Hours |
|---|---|
| ACC 333 | 3 |
| ACC 361 | 3 |
| FIN 301 | 3 |
| MGT 291 or BUS 284* | 3 |
| Global Perspectives | 3 |
| Total Semester Hours | 15 |
| Course | Number of Hours |
|---|---|
| ACC 343 | 3 |
| ACC 422 | 3 |
| MKT 291 or MGT 295 | 3 |
| Thematic Sequence | 3 |
| Elective | 3 |
| Total Semester Hours | 15 |
Fourth Year
| Course | Number of Hours |
|---|---|
| ACC 453 | 3 |
| BLS 342 | 3 |
| MGT 295 or MKT 291 | 3 |
| Thematic Sequence | 3 |
| Elective | 3 |
| Total Semester Hours | 15 |
| Course | Number of Hours |
|---|---|
| Professional Elective | 3 |
| Business Capstone | 3 |
| Thematic Sequence | 3 |
| Global Perspectives | 3 |
| Elective | 3 |
| Total Semester Hours | 15 |
Departmental Notes:
- A 2.0 GPA in all ACC courses is required to graduate.
- Professional Elective requirement is 3 hours at the 200 level or above.
- ACC 468 is an Accountancy Elective, typically offered in the Fall Only.
- Accountancy Electives vary by semester and are subject to change.
- Business Capstones cannot be applied to Professional Elective requirement.
- Four of the required 300/400 level ACC courses must be completed at Miami.
- Eligibility for the CPA Exam and/or eligibility for licensing as a CPA requires 150 semester hours and 30 ACC hours in most states. Other requirements vary by state; visit the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy for links to state-by-state details.
- Additional Resources:
General Requirements:
- Must earn 124 hours to graduate; minimum of 52 hours of non-business coursework required.
- 2.0 GPA overall and 2.0 GPA in business required to graduate.
- FSB students must select a non-business thematic sequence (some exceptions - consult your advisor).
- Pre-requisite information available in the Miami Bulletin.
- Diversity courses may meet GMP Intercultural Perspectives.
- First-Year Integrated Core (BUS 101, BUS 102, ESP 103, BUS 104) satisfies GMP Experiential Learning.
- BUS/ENG 284 fulfills Advanced Writing
2021-2022
This sample plan is a supplement to your Degree Audit Report. Consult with your advisor on a regular basis for individual academic planning. Sequencing of Global Miami Plan courses is flexible.
IP = Intercultural PerspectivesFYIC = First-Year Integrated Core (BUS 101, BUS 102, ESP 103, BUS 104)
First Year
| Course | Number of Hours |
|---|---|
| MTH 141 or 151 | 5 |
| CSE 148 | 3 |
| ENG 111 | 3 |
| Physical Science & Lab | 4 |
| BUS 106 | 1 |
| Total Semester Hours | 16 |
| Course | Number of Hours |
|---|---|
| FYIC | 8 |
| ACC 221 | 3 |
| Humanities | 3 |
| Global Perspectives | 3 |
| Total Semester Hours | 17 |
Second Year
| Course | Number of Hours |
|---|---|
| ACC 222 & 256 | 4 |
| ECO 201 | 3 |
| Biological Science | 3 |
| ISA 125 | 3 |
| BUS 284 | 3 |
| Total Semester Hours | 16 |
| Course | Number of Hours |
|---|---|
| ACC 321 | 3 |
| ECO 202 | 3 |
| Business Diversity/IP | 3 |
| ISA 225 | 3 |
| ISA 235 | 3 |
| Total Semester Hours | 15 |
Third Year
| Course | Number of Hours |
|---|---|
| ACC 333 | 3 |
| ACC 361 | 3 |
| MKT 291 | 3 |
| FIN 301 | 3 |
| Creative Arts | 3 |
| Total Semester Hours | 15 |
| Course | Number of Hours |
|---|---|
| ACC 343 | 3 |
| ACC 422 | 3 |
| MGT 291 | 3 |
| Thematic Sequence | 3 |
| Elective | 4 |
| Total Semester Hours | 16 |
Fourth Year
| Course | Number of Hours |
|---|---|
| ACC 453 | 3 |
| BLS 342 | 3 |
| MGT 295 (formerly 302) | 3 |
| Thematic Sequence | 3 |
| Elective | 3 |
| Total Semester Hours | 15 |
| Course | Number of Hours |
|---|---|
| Business Elective | 3 |
| Business Capstone | 3 |
| Thematic Sequence | 3 |
| Global Perspectives | 3 |
| Elective | 3 |
| Total Semester Hours | 15 |
Departmental Notes:
- A 2.0 GPA in all ACC courses is required to graduate.
- Business Electives requirement is 3 hours at the 200 level or above.
- ACC 468 is an Accountancy Elective, typically offered in the Fall Only.
- Accountancy Electives vary by semester and are subject to change.
- Business Capstones cannot be applied to Business Elective requirement.
- At least 4 required 300/400 level ACC courses must be completed at Miami.
- Eligibility for the CPA Exam and/or eligibility for licensing as a CPA requires 150 semester hours and 30 ACC hours in most states. Other requirements vary by state; visit the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy for links to state-by-state details.
- Additional Resources:
General Requirements:
- Must earn 124 hours to graduate; minimum of 52 hours of non-business coursework required.
- 2.0 GPA overall and 2.0 GPA in business required to graduate.
- FSB students must select a non-business thematic sequence (some exceptions - consult your advisor).
- Pre-requisite information available in the Miami Bulletin.
- Diversity courses may meet GMP Intercultural Perspectives.
- First-Year Integrated Core (BUS 101, BUS 102, ESP 103, BUS 104) satisfies GMP Experiential Learning.
- BUS/ENG 284 fulfills Advanced Writing
2020-2021
This sample plan is a supplement to your Degree Audit Report. Consult with your advisor on a regular basis for individual academic planning. Sequencing of Global Miami Plan courses is flexible.
IP = Intercultural PerspectivesFYIC = First-Year Integrated Core (BUS 101, BUS 102, ESP 103, BUS 104)
First Year
| Course | Number of Hours |
|---|---|
| MTH 141 or 151 | 5 |
| CSE 148 | 3 |
| ENG 111 | 3 |
| Physical Science & Lab | 4 |
| BUS 106 | 1 |
| Total Semester Hours | 16 |
| Course | Number of Hours |
|---|---|
| FYIC | 8 |
| ACC 221 | 3 |
| Humanities | 3 |
| Global Perspectives | 3 |
| Total Semester Hours | 17 |
Second Year
| Course | Number of Hours |
|---|---|
| ACC 222, 256 | 4 |
| ECO 201 | 3 |
| Biological Science | 3 |
| ISA 125 | 3 |
| BUS 284 | 3 |
| Total Semester Hours | 16 |
| Course | Number of Hours |
|---|---|
| ACC 321 | 3 |
| ECO 202 | 3 |
| Business Diversity/IP | 3 |
| ISA 225 | 3 |
| ISA 235 | 3 |
| Total Semester Hours | 15 |
Third Year
| Course | Number of Hours |
|---|---|
| ACC 333 | 3 |
| ACC 361 | 3 |
| MKT 291 | 3 |
| FIN 301 | 3 |
| Creative Arts | 3 |
| Total Semester Hours | 15 |
| Course | Number of Hours |
|---|---|
| ACC 343 | 3 |
| ACC 422 | 3 |
| MGT 291 | 3 |
| Thematic Sequence | 3 |
| Elective | 4 |
| Total Semester Hours | 16 |
Fourth Year
| Course | Number of Hours |
|---|---|
| ACC 453 | 3 |
| Business Elective | 3 |
| MGT 295 (formaerly 302) | 3 |
| Thematic Sequence | 3 |
| Elective | 3 |
| Total Semester Hours | 15 |
| Course | Number of Hours |
|---|---|
| Business Elective | 3 |
| BLS 342 | 3 |
| Thematic Sequence | 3 |
| Global Perspectives | 3 |
| Business Capstone | 3 |
| Total Semester Hours | 15 |
Departmental Notes:
- A 2.0 GPA in all ACC courses is required to graduate.
- Business Electives requirement is 6 hours at the 200 level or above and must include 1 course outside the Department of Accountancy.
- ACC 468 is an Accountancy Elective, typically offered in the Fall Only.
- Accountancy Electives vary by semester and are subject to change.
- Business Capstones cannot be applied to Business Elective requirement.
- At least 4 required 300/400 level ACC courses must be completed at Miami.
- Eligibility for the CPA Exam requires 150 semester hours and 30 ACC hours in most states. Other requirements vary by state; visit the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy for links to state-by-state details.
- Additional Resources:
General Requirements:
- Must earn 124 hours to graduate; minimum of 52 hours of non-business coursework required.
- 2.0 GPA overall and 2.0 GPA in business required to graduate.
- FSB students must select a non-business thematic sequence (some exceptions - consult your advisor).
- Pre-requisite information available in the Miami Bulletin.
- Diversity courses may meet GMP Intercultural Perspectives.
- First-Year Integrated Core (BUS 101, BUS 102, ESP 103, BUS 104) satisfies GMP Experiential Learning.
- BUS/ENG 284 fulfills Advanced Writing
2019-2020
This sample plan is a supplement to your Degree Audit Report. Consult with your advisor on a regular basis for individual academic planning. Sequencing of Global Miami Plan courses is flexible.
IP = Intercultural PerspectivesFYIC = First-Year Integrated Core (BUS 101, BUS 102, ESP 103, BUS 104)
First Year
| Course | Number of Hours |
|---|---|
| MTH 141 or 151 | 5 |
| CSE 148 | 3 |
| ENG 111 | 3 |
| Physical Science & Lab | 4 |
| BUS 106 | 1 |
| Total Semester Hours | 16 |
| Course | Number of Hours |
|---|---|
| FYIC | 8 |
| ACC 221 | 3 |
| ISA 125 | 3 |
| Global Perspectives | 3 |
| Total Semester Hours | 17 |
Second Year
| Course | Number of Hours |
|---|---|
| ACC 222 & 256 | 4 |
| ECO 201 | 3 |
| Biological Science | 3 |
| ISA 225 | 3 |
| BUS 284 | 3 |
| Total Semester Hours | 16 |
| Course | Number of Hours |
|---|---|
| ACC 321 | 3 |
| ECO 202 | 3 |
| MKT 291 | 3 |
| Humanities | 3 |
| ISA 235 | 3 |
| Total Semester Hours | 15 |
Third Year
| Course | Number of Hours |
|---|---|
| ACC 333 | 3 |
| ACC 361 | 3 |
| MGT 295 (formerly 302) | 3 |
| FIN 301 | 3 |
| Creative Arts | 3 |
| Total Semester Hours | 15 |
| Course | Number of Hours |
|---|---|
| ACC 343 | 3 |
| ACC 422 | 3 |
| MGT 291 | 3 |
| Thematic Sequence | 3 |
| Elective | 4 |
| Total Semester Hours | 16 |
Fourth Year
| Course | Number of Hours |
|---|---|
| ACC 453 | 3 |
| Business Elective | 3 |
| BLS 342 | 3 |
| Thematic Sequence | 3 |
| Elective | 3 |
| Total Semester Hours | 15 |
| Course | Number of Hours |
|---|---|
| Business Elective | 3 |
| Diversity/IP | 3 |
| Thematic Sequence | 3 |
| Global Perspectives | 3 |
| Business Capstone | 3 |
| Total Semester Hours | 15 |
Departmental Notes:
- A 2.0 GPA in all ACC courses is required to graduate.
- Business Electives requirement is 6 hours at the 200 level or above and must include 1 course outside the Department of Accountancy.
- ACC 468 is an Accountancy Elective, typically offered in the Fall Only.
- Accountancy Electives vary by semester and are subject to change.
- Business Capstones cannot be applied to Business Elective requirement.
- At least 4 required 300/400 level ACC courses must be completed at Miami.
- Eligibility for the CPA exam requires 150 semester hours and 30 ACC hours in most states. Other requirements vary by state; visit the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy for links to state-by-state details.
- Additional Resources:
General Requirements:
- Must earn 124 hours to graduate; minimum of 52 hours of non-business coursework required.
- 2.0 GPA overall and 2.0 GPA in business required to graduate.
- FSB students must select a non-business thematic sequence (some exceptions - consult your advisor).
- Pre-requisite information available in the Miami Bulletin.
- Diversity courses may meet GMP Intercultural Perspectives.
- First-Year Integrated Core (BUS 101, BUS 102, ESP 103, BUS 104) satisfies GMP Experiential Learning.
- BUS/ENG 284 fulfills Advanced Writing
