Accounting degree programs that mean business
Not only did I instantly connect with the National Association of Black Accountants' goal of diversifying the accounting profession, but as a mixed-race woman, having an organization that is focused on providing extra support and opportunities for minorities and diverse business leaders is an amazing opportunity.
Enhance your experience with focused resources
Whether you need career advice, personal and professional development, or would like to connect with other accounting students, our department gives you a wide breadth of resources so you can take full advantage of your WMU education.
Get 100% ready for the CPA exam
You will be thoroughly prepared to take your CPA exam. Our accounting degree programs meet the requirements of 150+ credit hours for certification by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and licensing by the state of Michigan. To meet the 150 credits, you can dual enroll in our graduate program while completing your B.B.A. degree.
Find your competitive edge at WMU
Earning a CPA license before graduation: A valuable asset
Instead of leaving exam preparation until after graduation, accountancy faculty wanted master's students to engage with the advanced concepts for the CPA exam while they still had faculty support and a built-in structure. The result? Greater confidence and higher exam pass rates.
Building bridges to the CPA profession: Dr. Brittani Shantel Jackson, CPA and NABA at WMU student chapter recognized with emerging leadership awards
WMU accountancy professor Dr. Brittani Shantel Jackson, CPA and the NABA at WMU student chapter she advises both earned Michigan CPA honors. Jackson was named a Women to Watch – Emerging Leader while the chapter received the Future of Accounting award for building pathways to the CPA profession.