Marian University’s Accounting Program is specifically designed to help students become successful professionals by integrating a strong foundation of personal and professional ethics into the curriculum. The faculty encourages students to respect, appreciate and involve themselves in other intellectual disciplines. Marian University students develop creative thinking skills, integrity, leadership, social responsibility and a commitment to life-long learning. The Code of Ethics and Professional Responsibility from the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards are discussed.

Marian University’s Accounting Program offers a quality, up-to-date comprehensive curriculum of courses designed to ensure professional competence. Students may choose a course of study leading to either a Bachelor of Science or an Associate of Science degree in Accounting. Also, the 150-Hour Accounting Program (four year or five-year option) is available to students preparing for the CPA Examination. Most majors graduate with a double major in Accounting and Finance or another academic major.

The 150-Hour Accounting Program’s academic credits are accepted by the Indiana State Board of Public Accountancy for qualifications to sit for the uniform CPA (Certified Public Accountant) Examination and the Institute of Management Accountant’s CMA (Certified Management Accountant) Examination.

Becker CPA Review Course

The Becker CPA Review Course is available to Marian University Accounting majors. This is a nationally acclaimed course offered free to full time Marian University students who also earn 6 semester hours of academic credit. This course is an overall analysis and review of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountant’s Uniform CPA (Certified Public Accountant) Examination. Study includes financial accounting and reporting, regulation, auditing and attestation, and business environment and concepts. Upon successful and timely completion, students may retake the CPA Review Course after graduation at no extra charge.

Internship/Co-op Programs 

The Internship/Co-op Programs are designed to enrich and supplement academic study with the application of professional work experience. The programs are part-time and full-time paid positions. Students can earn up to 24 semester hours of academic credit.The programs are unique because they can be completed within the four-year academic schedule, rather than the usual five or more years required by some colleges and universities. Upon graduation, many Marian University students are offered permanent full-time professional positions with their internship employers, or as a result of their experiences.

Requirements for the Bachelor of Science

The accounting program’s academic credits are accepted by the Indiana State Board of Public Accountancy for qualification to sit for the Uniform CPA (Certified Public Accountant) Examination and the Institute of Management Accountants CMA (Certified Management Accountant) Examination.

Major for Bachelor of Science Degree in Accounting
30 hours including 210, 211, 310, 320, 321, 430, 431, 440, 455, and FIN 420.

Also required
BUS 101, 205, 240, 250, 290, 301, 401, ECN 201, 202, FIN 111, 310, 311, MIS 101, and 201.