K-STATE College of Business Administration
Accounting

Declaring Your Major in Accounting
In order to declare a degree plan (major) in accounting, students must first begin in the BAPP Program. Students may enter the accounting degree plan upon meeting the following requirements:

  • At least 45 credit units (includes K-State units and transfer work)
  • At least 3.0 K-State GPA on 12 or more units at K-State

Accounting Course Requirements

Required Courses for Accounting

Credit Units

Accounting Processes and Controls (ACCTG 331)

4

Taxation I (ACCTG 342)

3

Accounting Theory and History (ACCTG 641)

3

Managerial Reporting (ACCTG 432)

3

Financial Reporting (ACCTG 433)

3

Accounting for Not-for-Profit Entities (ACCTG 434)

2

Auditing I (ACCTG 442)

3

Accounting Research (ACCTG 642)

3

Economics Electives (500 level ECON or above)*

6

Restricted Electives*

9

Unrestricted Electives^

3

 TOTAL

 42

*Any CBA-approved humanities, social science, natural science, or quantitative courses. See the CBA Undergraduate Handbook or the Forms & Curriculum Guide page for approved courses.
^Any course numbered 100 level or above for credit by a University department

Student Curriculum Worksheet
Please feel free to print and review the Accounting Student Curriculum Worksheet for additional detailed program information.  This worksheet serves as a recommended guide for students in the accounting program.

Graduation Requirements

In addition to the accounting requirements listed above, all accounting students must complete BAPP requirements and must maintain a 2.5 GPA in all accounting courses in order to graduate.

For additional information, please visit the Accounting Department page.