Accountancy

Bachelor of Science

The Accountancy major at Wake Forest provides a foundation in the concepts, principles and practices of accountancy and business that students need for success in a variety of careers.

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A national leader in the field, Wake Forest offers thorough career preparation and comprehensive curriculum.
Wake Forest has led the nation in CPA exam passage rates more often than any other school in the past 20 years. On average, first-time takers pass at a rate of over 85%—more than 30 percentage points higher than the national average in the most rigorous professional-standards exam in the country.

Courses

Sample courses for students studying Accountancy include:

Taxes and their Role in Personal and Business Decisions
Accounting Information Systems
Professional and Ethical Responsibilities of Accountants
Strategic Management

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Practical Experience & Skills

A paid, professional internship is strongly recommended and built into the curriculum during senior year. This internship provides the critical link between classroom knowledge and professional experience. The major also lays the academic and experiential groundwork for students to successfully complete the one-year STEM-designated Master of Science in Accountancy (MSA) degree.

Students in this program will develop the following skills:

Analyze and interpret numerical data
Aptitude for accuracy and detail
Logical problem solving
Proficiency with computers
Interpret and explain financial data

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Clubs & Organizations

Accountancy students participate in the following programs:

Wake Accounting Society
Sports Analytics Club
Blockchain and Cryptocurrency Club
Dow Jones Club

Career Outcomes

Careers that often interest Accountancy majors include:

Commercial Banking
Consulting
Financial Services
Investment Banking
Public Accounting

In addition to Big Six firms, graduates have been administrative leaders in banking; executives for National Football League teams; and agents in the FBI and other law-enforcement agencies.