Santa Clara University

Our undergraduate accounting program is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB), which is the premier accrediting agency for degree programs in accounting. We offer two majors for undergraduate students: the Accounting major and the Accounting Information Systems (A&IS) major, which is jointly offered with the OMIS Department.

Current Course descriptions for the Accounting Department

Our popular Certificate in Advanced Accounting Proficiency (CAAP) program is a post-baccalaureate program that imparts the knowledge and understanding of accounting in seven consecutive courses during either a daily 10-week summer-long program (Summer CAAP Program) or a weekly eight-month academic-year program (Saturday CAAP Program).

Describes the accreditation and assessment process through which our program continues to meet and anticipate changes in global market conditions for accounting majors.

Information and links for scholarships available to undergraduate accounting majors.

Information about accounting career opportunities, the recruiting process, internship programs, and externship programs available to sophomore, junior, and senior accounting students.

Describes the CPA exam and the passing rates for graduates of our program.

The SCU Accounting Association provides opportunities for students to interact with accounting professionals at events throughout the academic year.