Accountancy Academics
Undergraduate Programs
Bachelor of Accountancy
The Bachelor of Accountancy offers both specialized knowledge in accounting and a general education leading to a broad understanding of the business world.
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BAccy/MAccy 4+1 Program
The 4+1 Program offered by the GW School of Business allows students to complete a Bachelor of Accountancy as well as a Master of Accountancy in five years.
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Graduate Programs
Master of Accountancy in Accountancy
Whether you’re interested in auditing, tax, forensic accounting or management, GW’s Master of Accountancy in Accountancy program prepares you for professional certification as a CPA and a successful career in the world’s leading accounting and consulting firms, government agencies, and a wealth of nonprofit and for-profit organizations.
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Master of Accountancy in Accounting Analytics
The STEM-designated Master of Accountancy in Accounting Analytics program provides you with the tools you need — including technical accounting skills and hands-on experience with a variety of software tools — for a successful career in the world’s leading accounting and consulting firms, government agencies, and a wealth of nonprofit and for-profit organizations.
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Doctoral Programs
Ph.D. in Business With an Accountancy Area of Focus
The discipline of accountancy has its roots primarily in economics and finance, but also draws on the behavioral sciences. Students develop strong analytical skills.
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Academic Policies
Waiver of Credits
Credits for accounting courses can be waived for Intro Financial Accounting and Intro Managerial Accounting. The courses should be taken at institutions accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB). View the list of AACSB accredited schools.
Submit your waiver of credit request with the full syllabus of the course (not the course description) to deptaccy
gwu [dot] edu (deptaccy[at]gwu[dot]edu).
Waiver approval is not guaranteed; approval should be obtained before registering at the other institution.