Accountancy

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High-impact practices in financial, managerial and tax accounting, plus auditing are taught in small class settings, providing you a focused learning environment to succeed.
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Department of Accountancy

Are you ready to be number one in the field of accounting? When you earn your degree from one of the top accounting programs in the country, you can expect to rise to the top of your career—fast. With experience-based learning, degree-specific resources and a variety of career options, you'll graduate with a solid foundation for success all while meeting the requirements to confidently take your professional certifications, including CPA, CMA, CGMA and others.

Our accounting degree programs hold supplemental AACSB accounting accreditation—giving you a top-rated education at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. A fulfilling career in the field of accounting is waiting for you at WMU.

Accounting degree programs that mean business

Your coursework is designed to be rigorous and diverse, helping you learn the fundamentals of accounting and preparing you for your career. Choose the degree track that's right for you: a Bachelor of Business Administration for undergraduate students or a Master of Science in Accountancy for graduate students.
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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.

—Kya Hiser
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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.

CPA Exam

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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.

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WMU business college receives largest philanthropic gift in its history

Western Michigan University’s Haworth College of Business has announced a transformative $17 million gift from The Stan Lucas Trust, which will fund Experience-Driven Learning initiatives through hands-on opportunities, interdisciplinary collaboration and technological innovation. The gift, which is the largest in the college’s history, will have a broad scope that will impact every business student. 

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WMU Haworth celebrates 2026 Presidential Scholars

Each year, faculty members from across Western Michigan University select outstanding students in their various academic schools, departments and programs to represent their units as a Presidential Scholar at Western, the highest academic honor that WMU can bestow on its undergraduates. In the Haworth College of Business, six Presidential Scholars are selected each year.