Department of Accountancy

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Founded in 1950, the Department of Accountancy has a long tradition of preparing students for careers in accounting, financial management, and taxation across the public and private sectors. Combining a strong academic foundation with a global perspective, the department equips students with the analytical skills and professional insight needed in today’s complex business environment.

At the core of the department’s mission is a commitment to advancing the field of accounting through high-quality, impactful research and delivering a rigorous education that challenges students intellectually and prepares them for professional practice. The department also maintains a strong tradition of service to the university and to academic and professional communities.

Our location in Washington, D.C., the intersection of business and government, offers students access to an unparalleled professional ecosystem. Proximity to executive and regulatory agencies, research organizations, and think tanks provides opportunities for internships and employment. Graduates join a global network of alumni who hold influential leadership roles across government, industry and nonprofit sectors.

What is the Accountancy Program Experience Like at GW Business?

Accountancy Academic Programs

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Bachelor of Science in Accountancy

Build a strong foundation in accounting while developing expertise in auditing, financial statement analysis, budgeting, and planning through project-based, real-world coursework led by experienced faculty.

BS in Accountancy

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Master of Accountancy in Accountancy

Coursework spans financial reporting, accounting procedures, auditing, taxation, budgeting, forensic accounting, and financial statement analysis, with an emphasis on statistical methods and theory drawn from finance, economics, and strategy—preparing students for professional certification as a CPA.

MACC in Accountancy

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Master of Accountancy in Accounting Analytics

Strengthen traditional accounting expertise while advancing data analytics skills through applied coursework in financial analysis, planning, budgeting, auditing, and the use of programming and statistical models to analyze large datasets in this STEM-designated program.

MACC in Accounting Analytics

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Ph.D in Business with an Accountancy Area of Focus

Engage in a highly collaborative doctoral experience, working alongside expert faculty and peers in Washington, D.C., to develop new insights that advance accounting scholarship and practice.

PhD: Accounting

Minor in Accountancy

Concentration in Accounting

Certificate in Accountancy

The GW Business 4+1 Program enables students to earn both a Bachelor of Accountancy and a Master of Accountancy in just five years.

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Our Research

Review the publications detailing expert findings and information from nine members of our esteemed faculty, including research about public and government accounting and regulation, nonprofit and MD&A disclosure, earnings management and governance, managerial accounting and financial literacy.

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Accountancy Resources

Explore a list of resources related to accountancy research, associations and societies, firms, and boards.

Access Resources

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Cherry Blossom Conference

For more than 10 years, the annual Cherry Blossom Conference, hosted in April, brings together scholars in accounting research to the nation’s capital. Students closely engage with a wide variety of speakers and scholars who discuss the current trends and evolution of the accounting industry.

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Employment

The Department of Accountancy has part-time positions available each semester. Students in accounting or a related major may apply for these positions. For details, please contact deptaccygwu [dot] edu (deptaccy[at]gwu[dot]edu).

Some employers contact the Department of Accountancy directly to recruit students. Those positions will be posted on the department's bulletin board on the 6th floor of Funger Hall.

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Support the Department of Accountancy

Your donation goes directly to the Department of Accountancy to help support our mission. Thank you!

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Academic Policy -- 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 deptaccygwu [dot] edu (deptaccy[at]gwu[dot]edu).

Waiver approval is not guaranteed; approval should be obtained before registering at the other institution.