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The Bachelor of Science in Accountancy at Wake Forest University’s School of Business is a rigorous and career-focused program that prepares students for professional success in accounting, finance, and consulting. Designed with a strong liberal arts foundation and business and accountancy coursework, the program emphasizes ethics, leadership, and professional development. The curriculum feeds directly into Wake Forest’s highly ranked, STEM-designated Master of Science in Accountancy (MSA), offering a streamlined path to advanced credentials.
Wake Forest is AACSB-accredited and nationally recognized for CPA exam pass rates and employer satisfaction. The accountancy program integrates applied learning with business fundamentals, supported by a ten-week paid internship in the senior year and faculty with deep industry experience.
Course Overview:
Prerequisites for Admission (Typically Years 1–2)
Introductory Financial Accounting
Quantitative Analysis I
Introduction to Economics
Calculus with Analytic Geometry I or II
Core Business Courses
Introductory Management Accounting
Organizational Behavior
Principles of Marketing
Productions and Operations Management
Management Information Systems
Legal Environment of Business
Principles of Finance
Strategic Management or Strategic Management in Entrepreneurial Firms
Management Simulation
Major Accounting Courses
Intermediate Accounting I
Intermediate Accounting II
Taxes and Their Role in Business and Personal Decisions
Accounting Information Systems
Introduction to Auditing
Professional and Ethical Responsibilities of Accountants
Internship Practicum or Case Study Practicum
Intermediate Finance
Strongly Recommended
Advanced Accounting
Built-in 10-week paid internship in the senior year (required)
Capstone business simulation course
Wake Accounting Society: student organization for networking and industry connections
Ethics-focused courses and practicum on professional responsibility
Opportunities for leadership, honors projects, and Beta Gamma Sigma membership
Graduate Pathway: Direct entry into Wake Forest’s one-year STEM-designated MSA (Auditing, Taxation, Financial Transaction Services tracks)
Certifications: CPA, CMA, CIA, CFE
Career Support:
Resume and interview prep
Career advising and employer connections
High placement rate at Big Four and Fortune 500 firms
Graduate Outcomes:
National leader in CPA exam pass rates
Excellent launchpad for roles in public accounting, corporate finance, consulting, and analytics
IELTS: 6.0, with no individual sub-score below 5.0AACSB-accreditedWake Forest offers both Early Decision and Early Action in addition to Regular Decision. Early Decision (I or II) is a binding agreement, whereas our Early Action program (for First-Generation students only) is non-binding. Most scholarships (including full-cost scholarships) do not require a separate merit-based scholarship application. Instead, students need only submit a complete Early Action, Early Decision, Early Decision II, or Regular Decision application by November 15. Finalists for scholarships that require more comprehensive interviews or auditions will be notified by the end of March.School Report, Counselor Recommendation, Final Report & 1 Teachers Evaluation RequiredAP and IB exam scores are not required as part of your application for admission. If you choose to submit your scores, they will be considered as supplemental information.Students that apply with their test scores considered, who are admitted and choose to enroll at Wake Forest, will be required to submit their official scores from the appropriate testing center for verification purposes, after enrollment but prior to matriculation. Applicants may, however, submit official score reports at any point in the admissions process.Common App personal essay requiredCollege question: 1 required, 2 optionalThis college does not use a writing supplement for any additional writing requirements.AuditorTax AssociateFinancial AnalystForensic AccountantRisk ConsultantControllerCompliance OfficerStaff AccountantInvestment Analyst
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