Harris College of Business & Executive Education

B.S. in Accounting

Faulkner University offers a Bachelor of Science in Accounting degree program with a rigorous preparatory curriculum designed to arm students with the necessary knowledge and skills for future success.

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ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS

Required Courses

Program Objectives

The Bachelor of Science in Accounting program is designed to prepare students for a career in accounting. The program focuses on further education and the Certified Public Accountant (CPA) exam prep. It provides an educational experience that incorporates a distinctly Christian perspective. The experience serves as a framework for resolving conflicts, making ethical decisions, and related concerns arising in specific course content areas. The program further aims to:

Expose students to key elements common across business disciplines.
Lay an educational foundation in accounting from which students can pursue graduate studies or seek an MBA with an emphasis in accounting.
Prepare students to pass the CPA exam.
Create and develop the analytical and financial skills necessary for interpreting and managing the financial data vital to administering a business enterprise.

Over the course of the program, students will also gain a liberal arts education that cultivates the whole individual and underscores social and cultural literacy with a Christian lens. Plus, over half of the credit hours necessary for graduation are derived from the professional component of business and accounting courses. Please see the Faulkner University Undergraduate Catalog for an in-depth degree plan for this course of study.

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Admission Requirements

Must be a high school graduate with a regular or advanced diploma or have a GED certificate
For 2026-2027, applicants with either an ACT Composite score of 18 or a minimum GPA of 3.25 or higher, qualify for unconditional admission.
Applicants who do not meet this requirement will be considered for conditional admission. See the current catalog for conditional admissions criteria.
Faulkner University admits students who wish to transfer from other accredited Colleges and Universities. Specific information of the transfer of credits may be found in the Transfer Credit section of the undergraduate catalog.

Curriculum

Program: B.S. in Accounting – Faulkner University

CPA Requirements

Though an education in accounting from Faulkner University will prepare you to take the CPA exam, please note that requirements to sit for the exam vary from state to state. All students interested in sitting for the Uniform CPA Examination must consult with the relevant authorities to determine what educational and experiential requirements must be met. This inquiry should be undertaken before enrolling in Faulkner University’s Bachelor of Science in Accounting degree program.

Traditional Tuition and Fees

Description	Cost
Tuition
1–11 hours (Fall & Spring)	$1,025 per semester hour
12–18 hours (block rate – Fall & Spring)	$12,300 per semester
19 hours and above (Fall & Spring)	$685 per semester hour
Summer	$450 per semester hour
Military Qualified Students (60 hours or less)	$250 per semester hour
Fees
Online Course Fee (fully online)	$75 per semester hour
Applicable Course Fees (see fees below)