USC Accounting
Transfer Requirements and Classes
The major preparation USC lists for Accounting transfers starts with BUAD 280, BUAD 281 and BUAD 302; the full list is below.
80 California community colleges have a current transfer agreement with USC for this major. Pick yours below to see which of its classes count.
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Major Requirements
USC Accounting Major Preparation
The courses USC lists as Accounting major preparation for transfer applicants, for the 2026-27 academic year. Course numbers are USC's own; pick your community college above to see the matching class there.
Accounting/Business Foundation Courses
Complete all of these
- BUAD 280 Introduction to Financial Accounting
- BUAD 281 Introduction to Managerial Accounting
- BUAD 302 Communication Strategy in Business
- BUAD 304 Organizational Behavior and Leadership
- BUAD 307 Marketing Fundamentals
- BUAD 489 Practicum
- BUAD 497 Strategic Management
Complete 1 of these
- BUAD 306 Business Finance
- BUAD 308 Advanced Business Finance
Complete 1 of these
- BUAD 310g Applied Business Statistics
- BUAD 312g Statistics and Data Science for Business
Complete 1 of these
- BUAD 311 Operations Management
- BUAD 313 Advanced Operations Management and Analytics
Complete 1 of these
- BUAD 351 Economic Analysis for Business Decisions
- ECON 351x Microeconomics for Business
Complete 1 of these
- BUAD 352 Macroeconomic Analysis for Business Decisions
- ECON 352x Macroeconomics for Business
Complete 1 of these
- MATH 118gx Calculus for Business and Economics
- MATH 125g Calculus I
Required Accounting Courses
Complete all of these
- ACCT 370 External Financial Reporting Issues
- ACCT 371 Introduction to Accounting Systems
- ACCT 430 Accounting Ethics
- ACCT 451 Tax Analysis with Data Analytics
- ACCT 456 Auditing with Data Analytics
Also listed by USC
USC lists these under the headings shown, apart from the list above.
Elective Courses
8 units from these
- ACCT 377 Valuation for Financial Statement Purposes
- ACCT 405 Introduction to Sustainability Reporting
- ACCT 416 Financial Statement Analysis
- ACCT 462 Detecting Fraudulent Financial Reporting
- ACCT 470 Advanced External Financial Reporting Issues
- ACCT 479 Accounting Systems Development
- ACCT 493 Leventhal Honors Research Seminar
- ACCT 494 Marshall Honors Research and Thesis
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Does USC have an Accounting major for transfer students?
Yes. USC offers Accounting and lists the major preparation it expects transfer applicants to complete.
What classes do I need to transfer to USC for Accounting?
USC's Accounting major preparation includes BUAD 280, BUAD 281, BUAD 302, BUAD 304, BUAD 307 and BUAD 489, with more courses in the list on this page. Pick your community college on this page to see which of its classes match.
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