Student Resources
Advisment
Advisement is handled by the Parker College of Business Advisement Center in rooms 1101 and 2118.
Internships
The Internship Program complements a student’s formal education with practical work experience. To learn more about internships, please log in to the Georgia Southern Intranet for further information.
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Student Organizations
Students are encouraged to build their leadership skills, create networking opportunities, and develop long-lasting friendships.
Professional Certifications
The School of Accountancy prepares accounting graduates to apply and sit for the qualifying examinations of four of the most highly recognized professional accounting certifications: the CPA (Certified Public Accountant), the CMA (Certified Management Accountant), the CFE (Certified Fraud Examiner), and the CFF (Certified in Financial Forensics credential). In addition, students in the Forensic Interviews and Interrogation course may earn their ACFI (Associate Certified Forensic Interviewer) credential during this course.
Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
Although individual states regulate educational and experiential requirements for licensing public accountants, the AICPA (American Institute of Public Accountants) prepares the mandatory, comprehensive, four-part Uniform CPA Examination. In Georgia, students may first take the CPA Exam after having completed the 120 hours of education required for the BBA in Accounting degree; however, most students defer taking the CPA exam until they are completing their Master of Accountancy degree, which includes the additional accounting hours required for CPA license.
Although students entering any area of professional accounting may choose to hold the CPA designation, only those accounting professionals who express an opinion on an entity’s audited financial statements are required to be licensed as CPAs.
The School of Accountancy anticipates that graduates may seek the following professional state licenses or certifications:
CPA.
For required disclosures on whether its programs satisfy the license requirements of all states and territories for the CPA license or certificate, click https://nasba.org/stateboards/ to check the requirements of your state or territory.
The School of Accountancy has determined that the required classes and educational activities of the MAcc or WebMAcc programs, along with undergraduate requirements reaching 150 credit hours will qualify a graduate of these programs to take the exam for a CPA license in Georgia https://nasba.org/stateboards/#georgia or other jurisdictions https://nasba.org/stateboards/.
Certified Management Accountant (CMA)
The CMA designation, granted by the Institute of Management Accountants (IMA), is meant for accountants and financial professionals in business. Requirements to become a CMA include being a member if the IMA; passing all four parts of the CMA Examination; having a four-year degree from an accredited college or university; and having a minimum of two years of professional experience. Students may take the CMA Exam during their undergraduate education in accounting or another field. The CMA credential is valuable in accounting and finance careers.
The School of Accountancy anticipates that graduates may seek the following professional state licenses or certifications:
CMA.
For required disclosures on whether its programs satisfy the license requirements of all states and territories for the CMA license or certificate, click here to check the requirements of your state or territory.
The School of Accountancy has determined that the required classes and educational activities of the BBA in accounting, along with requirements of two years of work experience, will qualify a graduate of this program to take the exam for a CMA license in Georgia and other jurisdictions imanet.org/?ssopc=1.
Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE)
The Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE) administers the CFE Examination and grants the CFE credential. Students who complete the Fraud Examination Track are prepared to obtain the Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) credential. Students may sit for the CFE Exam prior to completing their undergraduate degree. Professionals who are involved with any aspect of detecting, investigating, and preventing fraud and white-collar crime within organizations find this credential to be invaluable.
The School of Accountancy anticipates that graduates may seek the following professional state licenses or certifications:
CFE
For required disclosures on whether its programs satisfy the license requirements of all states and territories for the CFE license or certificate, click acfe.com/become-cfe-qualifications.aspx to check the requirements of your state or territory.
The School of Accountancy has determined that the required classes and educational activities of the BBA in accounting, along with requirements of two years of work experience, will qualify a graduate of this program to take the exam for a CFE license in Georgia and other jurisdictions imanet.org/?ssopc=1.
Certified in Financial Forensics (CFF)
The American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) established the Certified in Financial Forensics (CFF) credential exclusively for CPAs who demonstrate expertise in forensic accounting through their knowledge, skills, and experience. Students who complete the Forensic Accounting Track in our Master of Accountancy program are prepared to obtain the CFF credential. Students who desire careers with public accounting firms, law firms, forensic accounting firms, and litigation support consulting firms often pursue this credential.
The School of Accountancy anticipates that graduates may seek the following professional state licenses or certifications:
CFF.
For required disclosures on whether its programs satisfy the license requirements of all states and territories for the CFF license or certificate, click AICPA Membership Requirements to check the requirements of your state or territory.
The School of Accountancy has determined that the required classes and educational activities of the BBA in accounting, along with requirements of two years of work experience, will qualify a graduate of this program to take the exam for a CFF license in Georgia and other jurisdictions aicpa.org/membership/join/credentials.html?tab-1=2.
Certified in Ethical Leadership
The Ethical Leadership Certification Program, administered by NASBA Center for Public Trust uses an online tool to teach students how to identify ethical issues, learn how to respond to ethical dilemmas, and enhance their ethical decision-making abilities. The program requires that students complete 6 modules and score at least 80 percent on each test administered at the end of the modules.
The School of Accountancy anticipates that graduates may seek the following professional state licenses or certifications:
Ethical Leadership Certification.
For required disclosures on whether its programs satisfy the license requirements of all states and territories for the CFF license or certificate, click thecpt.org/ethical-leadership-certification-program/ to check the requirements of your state or territory.
Associate Certified Forensic Interviewer (ACFI)
The International Association of Interviewers (IAI) administers and grants the professional certification known as the ACFI. Eligibility requirements were established for individuals with no professional interviewing or interrogation experience. Students enrolled in Forensic Interviews and Interrogation (ACCT/LSTD 4633) in the Fraud Examination Certificate program, become Associate Members of the IAI. Students obtain this certification during this course, which includes a 16 module educational program.
Potential employers in fields specializing in accounting, law enforcement, loss prevention, human resources, litigation, and many other areas – find that this credential highlights our students in the hiring process.
The School of Accountancy anticipates that after graduation and gaining professional interviewing experience in their chosen career employment positions, graduates will seek the CFI professional certification. There are no state licensing requirements.
Federal law requires colleges and universities to make certain disclosures to prospective students of these programs. These disclosures include information on the University’s authority to operate outside of Georgia, complaint processes, adverse actions, and refunds.
For required disclosures in general with regard to online programs offered by the University, visit the Office of Legal Affairs website.
Student Organizations
Students are encouraged to build their leadership skills, create networking opportunities, and develop long-lasting friendships. Students may interact with the faculty of the University, particularly members of the Accounting faculty, through participation in student organizations. Four student organizations are geared toward accounting majors:
Beta Alpha Psi
An honorary organization for financial information students and professionals, Beta Alpha Psi’s primary objective is to encourage and give recognition to scholastic and professional excellence in the business information field including promoting the study and practice of accounting, finance, and information systems; providing opportunities for self-development, service, and association among members and practicing professionals; and encouraging a sense of ethical, social, and public responsibility. To be eligible for membership in Beta Alpha Psi, you must have completed at least ACCT 3131 (Intermediate Accounting I), have at least a 3.0 GPA in all upper level accounting courses, and have at least a cumulative GPA of 3.0. Membership to Beta Alpha Psi is by invitation only.
Accounting Association
Acquaints students interested in accounting with the wide variety of career options available in the field. To join the Accounting Association, please print out the following application and bring it, and any dues, to the first meeting.
Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE)
Specifically for students interested in fraud examination and forensic studies. This organization prepares interested students for the Certified Fraud Examiners test. To become a member, please print attached application and bring it, and any dues, to the first ACFE meeting.
National Association of Black Accountants (NABA)
Promotes leadership, academic excellence, and enhances professional opportunities for minority students interested in accounting.
Transfer Students
The Parker College of Business would like to welcome you to our website! We’re excited about your interest in Business. The following is important information for prospective students to the university and information for those who have been recently accepted to our institution:
Prospective Transfer Students
The first step in the admission process to Georgia Southern University is to apply!
Learn more about transferring to Georgia Southern University here.
Please mail all official transcripts from your previous institution(s) to the Office of Admissions at the following address:
Office of Admissions
Georgia Southern University
P.O. Box 8024,
Statesboro, GA 30460
The Office of Admissions will initially evaluate your transcript(s) to determine which courses may count in your selected degree program at Georgia Southern University. Further evaluation of your credit will take place by an advisor in the Student Services Center after you have been successfully admitted to the university and are registered for orientation (see information below for Accepted Students).
Please note that it is highly possible that a number of your transfer credit hours will not be accepted by our university and neither by our college. For more information about specific courses that will transfer, please see the Transfer Course Equivalencies website.
The College of Business Administration is accredited by The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB). Students transferring Upper Division courses (courses at the 3000-level and above) must have attended a school accredited under the same association. For a listing of AACSB accredited institutions, please visit: www.aacsb.edu
Should you have any questions regarding admissions or credit evaluation, please contact the Office of Admissions at 912-478-5391. The Student Services Center cannot evaluate your transcripts before you apply to the university. The official credit evaluation process can only begin once you have been accepted and are registered for orientation.
Accepted Transfer Students
If you have been recently accepted to Georgia Southern University, the next step in your admission process is to register for SOAR (Southern’s Orientation, Advisement, and Registration). Once you have registered for SOAR, the College of Business Student Services Center will contact you through e-mail, regarding early advisement. Early advisement is a great way to get a “head-start” on your course selection and can be completed either through 1) e-mail or 2) face-to-face with an advisor in the Student Services Center. You will be contacted after you register for SOAR, at which time the Student Services Center will begin your transfer credit evaluation. Here are some key things you should know about early advisement and transfer credit evaluation:
Early Advisement
Once you have registered for SOAR (Southern’s Orientation, Advisement, and Registration), our Student Services Center will contact you regarding “early-advisement”. The Student Services Center believes that being “early-advised” will help answer many of your questions and concerns regarding our majors; therefore, we strongly encourage you to be advised before attending your scheduled SOAR session. This will help you determine the courses you should enroll in during your first semester. While early advisement is a simple, convenient way to determine what courses are required for your chosen degree program, you are required to attend SOAR. You are expected to attend all information sessions, as well as, registration during SOAR.
You will initially begin in our Pre-Business program before selecting your anticipated major(s). The Pre-Business program at Georgia Southern consists of the following 3 requirements that you must complete before enrolling in Upper Division courses (3000-level and higher) required for your selected major(s):
- Student must earn (or has earned) a total of 45 or more semester hours
- Student must earn (or has earned) an overall Georgia Southern GPA of 2.5 or higher
- Student must earn (or has earned) a grade of “C” or better in ACCT 2101 “Financial Accounting”
Transfer Credit Evaluation
Once you have registered for SOAR, our Student Services Center will begin your credit evaluation process. An advisor in the Student Services Center will evaluate your transfer credit to determine which courses can be used in your chosen degree program. Please note that it is highly possible that a number of your transfer credit hours will not be accepted by our university and neither by our college. (For more information about specific courses that will transfer, please see the Transfer Course Equivalencies). Many transfer courses are not equivalent to courses offered at Georgia Southern University. If this is the case for you, an advisor will contact you regarding the Petition for Academic Exception form that requests permission to count the course(s) as an equivalent or substitute for a Georgia Southern course. In this special case, you will need to obtain a copy of the course description and/or the course syllabus from your transfer institution to be included with your petition.
Last updated: 2/15/2024