Accountancy
School of Accountancy
Administration
Chair: Douglas Frank Prawitt
Department Information:
540 TNRB
801-422-4195
soa@byu.edu
Advisement Center:
460 TNRB
801-422-4285
msb_advisement@byu.edu
Admission to Degree Program
The degree programs in the school carry special enrollment limitations. Please see the BYU Marriott School of Business Undergraduate Advisement Center for specific details.
The Discipline
Accounting has been called the language of business—accountants control, analyze, and report the financial resources of an enterprise. A good understanding of accounting principles and practices can serve as the basis for a career in any business field.
Career Opportunities
Accountants provide critical input and guidance in profit-seeking organizations, service and charitable organizations, educational institutions, government, public accounting firms—indeed, any organization that exists today.
Undergraduate Application Information
The application and admission policies are available at https://marriottschool.byu.edu/apply/bsacc.
Graduation Requirements
To receive a BYU bachelor's degree a student must complete, in addition to all requirements for a specific major, the following university requirements:
The University Core, consisting of requirements in general and religious education.
At least 30 credit hours must be earned in residence on the BYU campus in Provo as an admitted day student
A minimum of 120 credit hours
A cumulative GPA of at least 2.0
Be in good standing with the Honor Code Office
Students should see their college advisement center for help or information concerning the undergraduate programs.
Graduate Programs Available
This department also offers graduate degree programs. For more information, see Graduate Studies.
