Accounting Minor | Arcadia University

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Overview

Degree Level: Undergraduate
Degrees Offered: Minor

school/college: School of Global Business

Minor in Accounting

As a non-business major, you can gain an in-depth training in the field of accounting. You will complete the minor by taking the appropriate six Accounting courses. These courses will meet most, but not all, of the requirements to sit for the CPA examination in Pennsylvania and other states.

How many credits do I need to sit for the CPA?

In order to sit for the CPA examination in Pennsylvania, you must hold a bachelor’s degree with at least 24 credits in accounting-related courses. CPA candidates in Pennsylvania are permitted to sit for the CPA exam with less than 150 credit hours, but will be required to complete all 150 credit hours and satisfy the work experience requirement prior to CPA licensure.

Talk to an advisor to see how you can meet CPA requirements.

Featured Courses

Financial Accounting

Required Course

Learn how businesses track and report financial activity. This course introduces the accounting cycle and shows how financial statements help people make informed decisions. Topics include assets, income, cash flow, equity, and working capital.

Managerial Accounting

Required Course

Explore how managers use accounting to make smart decisions. You’ll study budgeting, cost systems, performance reporting, and how financial data guides planning and operations inside organizations.

Cost Accounting

Elective Course

Every smart business tracks its costs, and this course shows you how. You’ll learn how companies plan budgets, set prices, and manage performance using detailed cost data. Topics include job order costing, budgeting, standard costing, and variance analysis. Whether you’re into numbers, strategy, or solving real-world business problems, this course gives you the tools to make informed decisions that drive results.

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