Bachelor of Science in Accountancy

You’ll gain a solid accounting foundation combined with a broad-based general education in our Bachelor of Science in Accountancy program. Our faculty members are nationally recognized for excellence in teaching, research and public service. We offer many services to ensure your career success, including an accountancy career fair and internship program. Plus, you can earn your Endorsed Internal Audit Certificate while completing our undergraduate or graduate accountancy program. NIU is a member of The Institute of Internal Auditor's (IIA) Internal Auditing Education Partnership.

Retention Requirements

Any student admitted to NIU can declare accountancy as a major. However, all students must meet the Department of Accountancy retention requirements before enrolling in any 300- or 400-level accountancy courses.

In addition, all students must meet the College of Business (COB) retention requirements and complete the Fundamental Business Requirement Courses before enrolling in any upper-level accountancy courses other than ACCY 370.

In order to meet the Department of Accountancy retention requirements, you must meet criteria option 1 or option 2. If you have questions about these requirements, please contact an accountancy advisor for assistance.

Criteria Option 1

  • Earn a 3.00/4.00 minimum cumulative GPA at all colleges and universities attended
  • Earn a minimum grade of B in ACCY 206 (Introductory Financial Accounting) or the equivalent course

Criteria Option 2

  • Pass the Accountancy Qualifying Exam (AQE)

Transcript Review Process

Students who meet criteria option 1 must submit a completed transcript review form with an unofficial transcript to the Department of Accountancy in Barsema Hall 345.

If you are an incoming transfer student, you will complete a transcript review form at transfer orientation.

Accountancy Qualifying Exam (AQE)

The Accountancy Qualifying Exam (AQE) is a comprehensive, multiple-choice test of information covered in most introductory financial accounting textbooks. The 30 financial questions are divided between computation and theory questions.

If you do not have a B or higher in ACCY 206 and/or do not meet the department’s 3.00 cumulative GPA requirement, you must pass the AQE to be retained as an accountancy major at NIU.

AQE Registration

The AQE will be offered online this winter on the following dates: Dec. 20 and Jan. 10. To register for the AQE, please contact Angela Gray at agrimald@niu.edu.

Degree Requirements

Four Year Degree Path

Transfer Path

Testimonial

At NIU, I know the accountancy faculty and staff truly care about me and want me to learn as much as possible. If I ever need assistance from a professor, they are always more than willing to help.
Makkah Mujahid
Accountancy Student
Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri

Contact Us

Department of Accountancy
Barsema Hall
740 Garden Road
DeKalb, IL 60115
815-753-1637
accy@niu.edu

NIU College of Business AACSB Accredited

Higher Education in Diversity Award - 2021 Top Colleges for Diversity

P&Q Best Undergraduate Business Schools logo

Back to top