The mission of the Department of Accounting is to prepare students for careers in professional accounting and various other opportunities in the business community, to provide a foundation for graduate work, and to help students develop critical thinking skills essential for business decision-making.

Distinctives of the Accounting Department

The accounting program emphasizes the development of excellent communication, team-building, and problem-solving skills. At the undergraduate level, a major and minor are offered in Accounting, and at the graduate level, a student can obtain the Master of Accountancy (MAcc) degree. Undergraduate accounting majors can earn a joint BBA/MAcc degree by completing a combination of undergraduate and graduate hours.

Our accounting program has experienced a 100% placement rate for accounting graduates in recent years and has established a proven track record of preparing our students for the CPA examination. We are recognized for academic excellence in accounting and provide diverse career opportunities in public accounting and in private accounting with public companies, private companies, government institutions, and not-for-profit organizations.

Other events and programs

Annual Meet the Firm Night - Students network with employers about career opportunities

Internships - Students are required to participate in the internship program where positions are available with large to medium size public accounting firms, publicly-held corporations, and other organizations. Internships provide students with opportunities to work in a professional environment while earning academic credit. Most accounting internships are paid internships.

Career Opportunities

Public Accounting

Internal Auditing

Managerial Accounting

Governmental and Non-Profit Accounting

Corporate Financial Management

Lipscomb’s Accounting Program and the Uniform CPA Examination

The State of Tennessee, as well as most other states, has adopted the 150-hour requirement for candidates to qualify to sit for the Uniform Certified Public Accounting (CPA) Examination. To satisfy this requirement, candidates must generally have at least a bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 150 semester hours from an accredited college or university. In order to prepare our students for the CPA examination, Lipscomb University offers the following options:

Obtain the joint BBA/MAcc degrees. This option provides both an undergraduate degree with a major in Accounting and a Master of Accountancy (MAcc) degree in 150 hours of coursework.

Obtain the 132-hour undergraduate major in accounting and take four courses in the MAcc program. The four graduate courses will qualify students to receive a Graduate Certificate in Professional Accountancy from Lipscomb University.

Obtain the 132-hour undergraduate major in Accounting and take an additional 18 hours of undergraduate courses. Students selecting this alternative should consult with the academic chair to determine the best options for courses to include in the additional 18 hours.

2010-2011 Undergraduate Catalog

The university undergraduate catalog contains all the information you need about courses offered, academic policies, tuition and much more!

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The complete 2010-2011 Lipscomb University Undergraduate Catalog. - [Download]

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