Program Overview
The Bachelor of Science in Business Administration major in Accounting program (BSBA-A) provides knowledge and skills in the fundamentals of Accounting, Marketing, Sales, Economics, Business Organization and Management. The program also involves topics in taxation, auditing principles, programming, money, credit and banking.
The BSBA-A program aims to prepare its graduates for the Certified Public Accountant Licensure Examination, and for careers in accounting in both the private and public sectors.
Admission requirements for BSBA in Accounting program in the Philippines
- Must have the original and photocopy of the high school report card (form 138)
- Must have recommendation from High school principal and guidance counsellor
- Must have most recent medical and dental health record
- Must take and pass the college entrance examination
- Must have a copy of NSO certified birth certificate
- Must have a certificate of good moral character
- Must have a copy of the honourable dismissal
- Must have a copy of the high school diploma
- One 2”x 2” copy of latest photo
Duration of BSBA in Accounting program in the Philippines
The BSBA-A program takes 4 years to complete.
Subjects included in the BSBA in Accounting program
- Fundamentals of Accounting: Partnership Corporation
- Fundamentals of Computer Software Application
- Introduction to Information Technical Concept
- Fundamentals of Programming & Database T/A
- Principles of Economics with Agrarian Reform
- Principles of Marketing, Sales, Management
- Philippine History w/ Politics & Government
- Principles of Money, Credit and Banking
- Business Organization & Management
- IT Concepts: System Analysis/Design
- Business Research/Feasibility Study
- Macroeconomic Theory & Practice
- Law on Partnership & Corporation
- Law on Obligation and Contracts
- Agency & Business Organization
- Speech & Oral Communication
- Filipino II: Pagbasa at Pagsulat
- Advanced Accounting Theory
- Sining ng Pakikipagtalastasan
- Fundamentals of Accounting
- Business and State Taxation
- Production Management
- Microeconomic Theory
- Financial Management
- Study & thinking Skills
- Business Psychology
- Financial Accounting
- Auditing Principles
- Philosophy: Logic
- Income Taxation
- Cost Accounting
- College Algebra
- Taxation
What exam do I need to take in order to practice as an Accountant in the Philippines?
A graduate of BSBA in Accounting needs to pass the
Certified Public Accountant Licensure Examination in order to practice as an Accountant in the Philippines. The examination is given by the
Board of Accountancy under the supervision of the
Professional Regulation Commission (PRC).
What are the requirements for admission to the Certified Public Accountant Licensure Examination?
- Must be a holder of a degree in BSBA in Accounting with academic credits on required subjects from a university recognized by the Philippine government.
- Must have a copy of the Transcript of Records with Special order and date of graduation with remarks “FOR BOARD EXAMINATION PURPOSES ONLY”
- Must not have any case filed or pending for moral turpitude in any court in the Philippines that involves moral turpitude
- Must have an original copy of community tax certificate (cedula)
- Must have a copy of the NSO authenticated birth certificate
- Must be of good health and sound mind
- Must be of good moral character
- Must be a Filipino Citizen
What are the career opportunities for graduates of BSBA in Accounting in the Philippines?
- Accounting Staff
- Auditing Clerk
- Bookkeeping Clerk
- Government Accountant
- Managerial Accountant
- Government Auditor
- Public Accountant
- Internal Auditor
- Academician