Accounting

Study Accounting at UVU

The Accounting program prepares students for careers in the accounting industry, including financial reporting, audit, tax, and business analysis. Accounting is the language of business. The program provides the foundational knowledge and skillset related to financial business and information for decision-making, performance evaluation, and regulatory compliance. As part of the Accounting program, students may earn a Bachelor's, Master's, or Associate degree, or a Certificate of Proficiency. Students also have the ability to minor in Accounting and pair these skills with another major.

Meet Your Accounting Professors

Your faculty in the Woodbury School of Business Accounting department are here to make accounting make sense – and maybe even a bit exciting. Our mission? Create an environment where complex accounting stuff feels doable and you're right at home. Stuck on a concept? No problem. We're here to help. Click below to reach out to a specific professor.

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HOW LONG WILL IT TAKE TO GRADUATE?

Certificate
16-30 credit hours
Minor
18 credit hours
Associate
60-63 credit hours
Bachelor’s
120 credit hours
Master’s
30-36 credit hours
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Accounting Degrees & Certifications

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Masters of Accountancy

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Accounting, A.S.

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Accounting, Minor

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Accounting, Certificate of Proficiency

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WHAT'S THE STUDENT EXPERIENCE LIKE?

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Career impact and benefits of majoring in Accounting at UVU
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#19

of the 100 Top Most Affordable

Accounting Programs in the Nation

(University HQ)

 

Economic Data

100%

Of our accounting graduates work within their degree field

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Top Employers of our Students BDO, Eide Bailey, Ernst & Young, doTERRA


33%

Of accounting internships were completed by First Gen Students

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Median Salary for Utah: $64,100

 

Accreditation Details

Our accounting program is IMA® (Institute of ManagementAccountants) endorsed!

UVU's Accounting program provides the rigorous curriculum needed for students to prepare for the CMA exam and successful careers in management accounting.

What IMA® endorsed means to accounting students

CMA Certification

  • Curriculum reviewed to ensure comprehensive coverage of CMA exam topics
  • Students can take the CMA exam while still in school and stand out as they graduate

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Career Readiness

  • Preparation for careers in management accounting
  • Opportunity to apply for the IMA Student Leadership Experience program

Will a UVU Accounting degree meet the educational requirements for the professional credential in the state or US territory you might choose to live during or after completing your UVU degree? Visit the UVU Professional Licensure website to learn more!

Beta alpha psi

Founded in 1919, Beta Alpha Psi is an honor organization for financial information students and professionals. There are over 300 chapters on college and university campuses with over 300,000 members initiated since Beta Alpha Psi's formation. We strive to make networking and recruitment easier by providing opportunities for students to interact with firms directly. Please join us at any of our upcoming events! If you’re looking to develop your professional network, add to your resume, learn about current internship opportunities, and make a plan for your future career, then this is the place for you!

 

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Woman from BDO accounting firm speaking to student across a table at a career fairAnnual Meet the Firms recruiting event sponsored by Beta Alpha Psi, Mu Pi Chapter at UVU’s Woodbury School of Business.

Each year, the Woodbury School of Business Accounting Department hosts a “Meet the Firms” event to provide an opportunity for accounting students and employers to meet. Utah’s top accounting firms attend the event each year to discuss internships and full-time job opportunities.

Career and Networking OpportunitiesA panel of six accounting professionals speaks to a group of UVU students during the “Exploring Careers in Accounting” event on February 10, 2025. Panelists are seated on stools at the front of the room, with students listening and taking notes at round tables.

UVU’s Accounting Department helps students explore career paths and build industry connections through events like expert panels and networking sessions. Highlights include the Women in Accounting event, which featured inspiring female leaders, and the Exploring Careers in Accounting panel, where professionals from areas like tax, auditing, and forensic accounting shared insights. These events give students the chance to learn from real-world experts, gain mentorship, and confidently plan their future in accounting.