Accounting is more than numbers, it’s the key to understanding, analyzing, and growing any business. At Arkansas Tech University, our Accounting program teaches students how to record, interpret, and communicate financial information that drives strategic decision-making. Whether you're interested in public accounting, governmental accounting, or nonprofit work, our program prepares you for a high-demand field with countless opportunities across every industry. Build a career with impact, insight, and opportunity; start with accounting at ATU.
Our prestigious, eight‑semester Accounting degree program is tailored to help you complete your bachelor’s degree in just four academic years. From day one, you’ll progress through a smart, structured roadmap filled with key milestones, CPA‑aligned coursework, and essential career‑prep built right in.
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Ready to get into the details? We’ve got you. The ATU academic catalog breaks down the full Accounting program: every course, every requirement, and how it all builds toward your goals. It’s a great way to explore what your four years could look like and start planning for what’s next.
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The LeMoyne Smith School of Business offers you the option to obtain both the BSBA and the Masters in Business Administration through an Accelerated Bachelor to Master Degree Program (AB2M). Utilize your financial aid to earn dual credit towards both undergraduate and graduate degrees.
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In the State of Arkansas, the 120-credit hour undergraduate degree alone does not meet the 150-credit hour education requirement for CPA licensing. In addition to Governmental Accounting, completion of our MBA program will allow you to have completed all requirements both to write the Exam and to be licensed in Arkansas. You will not be eligible for licensing until after you have successfully completed 150 hours of coursework. All accounting coursework must be completed with a grade of “C” or better.
Our trusted and experienced accounting faculty will work with you to align your coursework towards the licensing process.
Wondering what it’s actually like to be an accounting major at ATU? Meet the students who know it best. Josiah and Ashley are balancing classes, internships, coffee runs, and everything in between, and they’re happy to share what they’ve learned along the way. Thinking about joining the program? Click a photo to message them on Instagram and get gold standard guidance on life as an ATU accounting student.
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