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BBA in Accounting
All businesses need skilled accountants to help them determine what they have to spend and how they should spend it to ensure a successful future.
You'll be well-prepared for these responsibilities with the Quinlan School of Business BBA in Accounting degree program. We'll also help you get ready for the CPA, CMA, CFM, and CIA examinations.
Our program is nationally ranked: it is No. 21 in the nation, according to U.S. News & World Report, 2025. We're also the best undergraduate accounting program in Chicago.
You may also want to consider our BBA in Accounting and Analytics program or BBA/Master of Science in Accountancy (MSA) program, which can provide you with a graduate degree in as little as one additional year of study. You can also consider the Accounting Information Systems minor.
Program Highlights
- Internship opportunities providing on-the-job experience
- Emphasis on the ethics and values necessary for accounting professionals
- Networking through international honor organization Beta Alpha Psi
- Scholarship funding for qualified declared accounting majors
- Apply for the Accounting Departmental Honors Program
- Accreditation of the Accounting and Business Law (ABL) Department by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB). AACSB International accreditation represents the highest standard of achievement for business schools worldwide.
- Moderate-sized classes
What You'll Learn
- Strategic cost management
- Financial management
- Auditing and business risk
- Legal and regulatory knowledge
- CPA Exam Preparation
Careers
Our graduates find employment in accounting firms, banks, industry, and government. Sample fields and jobs include:
Public Accounting
- Auditors
- Audit technology or audit data analyst
- Tax accountants
- Tax technology
- Consultants
- Consultants - data analytics
Industry
- Controllers
- Internal auditors or data analyst – internal auditing
- Tax accountants
- Systems specialists
- Cost accountants
- Bankers
Governmental Accounting
Federal
Some of the agencies where accountants work include:
- Internal Revenue Service
- Securities and Exchange Commission
- U.S. General Accounting Office
State and Local
Accountants work in the following areas of state or local government:
- Budgeting and control
- Financial administration
- Tax administration
- Data analysts
Because Loyola is a member of the Jesuit network of 27 colleges and universities nationwide, our graduates can receive career services at Loyola Career Services, as well as at career centers at U.S. Jesuit colleges and universities.
Curriculum
All Quinlan School of Business students must complete the University Core Curriculum, Business Core Curriculum, and Undergraduate School of Business program requirements. Students pursuing the BBA degree in Accounting must also complete the program requirements listed in the Academic Catalog.
Student Resources
The Quinlan School of Business offers support and resources through student organizations as well as connections to accounting professionals and professional associations.
Student Organization
Beta Alpha Psi is an international honor organization, founded in 1919, for financial information students and professionals. It is not a fraternity or sorority, but an honors organization. It is widely recognized as the premier honor society for college students in the financial disciplines. Members have exclusive access to industry professionals, alumni and faculty at member-only events.
Advisory Board
The Accounting Advisory Board serves in an advisory role to the accounting faculty of the Quinlan School of Business offering great insight into market trends, curriculum development, and program direction.
Georgia Loukas Demeros |
Steve Fedea |
Michael T. Hart |
Thomas Murtagh |
Beata Peters |
Jeanette Press |
Gregory A. Ramenofsky |
Karl A. Schachelmayer |
Michael E. Schamberger |
Phil Smayda |
Graham Traynor |
Patrick Unzicker |
Professional Associations
Professional associations will also be valuable to you as you grow your network and start your accounting career. Below are some of the major accounting associations.
- American Bar Association-Tax Section
- American Institute of CPAs
- American Taxation Association
- Association of Certified Fraud Examiners
- Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) Global
- Association of Latino Professionals in Finance and Accounting
- Beta Alpha Psi
- Financial Accounting Standards Board
- Financial Executives International
- Government Accounting Standards Board
- Illinois CPA Society
- Institute of Internal Auditors
- Institute of Management Accountants
- Internal Revenue Service
- International Federation of Accountants
- NABA Inc.
- Securities and Exchange Commission
Admission
To apply for admission and scholarship consideration, please visit the Office of Undergraduate Admission and indicate your interest in this program on your application. For more information, see the following resources:
- Apply Now (Online Application)
- Contact Undergrad Admission
- Freshmen Admissions
- Transfer Admissions
- Request Information
- Schedule a Visit
- Contact the department chair, Professor Brian Stanko, at bstanko@luc.edu or 312.915.7106