The Bachelor of Science in Accounting (BSAc) is a four-year degree program that provides an excellent foundation in accounting and business. Its conceptual focus is designed to prepare students for success in a constantly evolving business environment and to prepare students for graduate studies.
To graduate with this major, students must complete all university, college, and major requirements.
Critical TrackingModel Semester Plan
Students enrolled in the BSAc program are eligible to submit an application for early admission to graduate school via the school's combined 3/2 Program. Students who complete this combined program meet eligibility requirements to sit for the Uniform Certified Public Accountant exam and to practice as a CPA in Florida.
Some students enter the Fisher School of Accounting with the intention of limiting their accounting studies at UF to undergraduate coursework. These students view the BSAc degree as providing valuable preparation for post-graduate studies in areas other than accounting, (e.g., law) or they plan to complete their graduate accounting studies at another institution. Students are cautioned that completion of the Bachelor of Science in Accounting degree alone will not satisfy the educational requirements to sit for the CPA exam or to be licensed as a CPA in Florida.
Critical Tracking
Critical Tracking records each student’s progress in courses that are required for entry to each major. Please note the critical-tracking requirements below on a per-semester basis.
Equivalent critical-tracking courses as determined by the State of Florida Common Course Prerequisites may be used for transfer students.
Additional Information about Selecting General Education Courses
- To ensure accounting students have breadth in their general education experience, 3000/4000-level business core courses may not be used to satisfy general education requirements. For example, MAN 3025 and MAR 3023 may not be used to fulfill social science and behavioral science requirements.
- The selection of general education courses in the model semester plan is intended as a guide. Accounting students may vary their choice of general education courses, providing the selection of coursework complies with all university requirements. For additional information, refer to the General Education Program or meet with an undergraduate advisor.
Semester 1
- Complete 2 of the 8 critical-tracking courses: ACG 2021, ACG 2071, CGS 2531 (or ISM 3013), ECO 2013, ECO 2023, MAC 2233, MAC 2234, STA 2023
- 3.0 GPA required on all attempts of preprofessional courses
- 3.0 UF GPA required
Semester 2
- Complete 2 additional courses of the 8 critical-tracking courses (1 of the 4 courses must be MAC 2233 or equivalent)
- 3.0 GPA required on all attempts of preprofessional courses
- 3.0 UF GPA required
Semester 3
- Complete 2 additional courses of the 8 critical-tracking courses (1 of the 6 courses must be ACG 2021 with a minimum grade of B)
- 3.0 GPA required on all attempts of preprofessional courses
- 3.0 UF GPA required
Semester 4
- Complete all 8 critical-tracking courses (ACG 2071 must be completed with a minimum grade of B)
- Complete general education and the university writing requirements.
- 3.0 GPA required on all attempts of preprofessional courses
- 3.0 UF GPA required
Semester 5
- Complete ACG 3101 and ACG 3401
- 3.0 GPA required on all attempts of preprofessional courses
- 3.0 UF GPA required
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Model Semester Plan
To remain on track, students must complete the appropriate critical-tracking courses, which appear in bold.
This semester plan represents an example progression through the major. Actual courses and course order may be different depending on the student's academic record and scheduling availability of courses. Prerequisites still apply.
| Semester 1 |
Credits |
|---|
ECO 2023 Principles of Microeconomics
GE-S |
4 |
IUF 1000 What is the Good Life
GE-H |
3 |
MAC 2233 Survey of Calculus 1
State Core GE-M |
3 |
Composition
State Core GE-C; WR-6 |
3 |
| Elective |
1 |
| Total |
14 |
| Semester 2 |
Credits |
|---|
ECO 2013 Principles of Macroeconomics
State Core GE-S |
4 |
GEB 3213 Professional Business Writing
GE-C; WR-6 |
3 |
MAC 2234 Survey of Calculus 2
GE-M |
3 |
Humanities with Diversity
State Core GE-H, D |
3 |
Biological or Physical Sciences
GE-B or P |
3 |
| Total |
16 |
| Semester 3 |
Credits |
|---|
| ACG 2021 Introduction to Financial Accounting |
4 |
CGS 2531 Problem Solving Using Computer Software (GE-M) or
ISM 3013 Introduction to Information Systems |
3 |
| GEB 3218 Professional Speaking |
3 |
Humanities with International
GE-H and N; WR-6 |
3 |
| Elective |
2 |
| Total |
15 |
| Semester 4 |
Credits |
|---|
| ACG 2071 Introduction to Managerial Accounting |
4 |
| STA 2023 Introduction to Statistics |
3 |
Biological or Physical Science
State Core GE-B or P |
3 |
Social and Behavioral Sciences
GE-S and D; WR-6 |
3 |
| Elective |
2 |
| Total |
15 |
| Semester 5 |
Credits |
|---|
| ACG 3101 Financial Accounting and Reporting 1 |
4 |
| ACG 3401 Business Processes and Accounting Information Systems |
4 |
| FIN 3403 Business Finance |
4 |
| QMB 3250 Statistics for Business Decisions |
4 |
| Total |
16 |
| Semester 6 |
Credits |
|---|
| ACG 4111 Financial Accounting and Reporting 2 |
4 |
| ACG 4341 Cost and Managerial Accounting |
4 |
| MAN 3025 Principles of Management |
4 |
| MAR 3023 Principles of Marketing |
4 |
| Total |
16 |
| Semester 7 |
Credits |
|---|
ACG 4632 Introduction to Auditing, 3 credits
OR
Required for 3/2 program
ACG 5637 Auditing 1, 2 credits, and
ACG 5647 Auditing 2, 2 credits |
3-4 |
| GEB 3373 International Business |
4 |
TAX 4001 Introduction to Federal Income Tax, 3 credits
OR
Required for 3/2 program
TAX 5025 Federal Income Tax 1, 2 credits, and
TAX 5027 Federal Income Tax 2, 2 credits |
3-4 |
Elective
3000 level or higher |
4 |
| Total |
14-16 |
| Semester 8 |
Credits |
|---|
| BUL 4310 The Legal Environment of Business |
4 |
| MAN 4504 Operations and Supply Chain Management |
4 |
Electives
3000 level or higher |
6 |
| Total |
14 |
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