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    USC Accounting and Finance
    Transfer Requirements and Classes

    The major preparation USC lists for Accounting and Finance transfers starts with WRIT 150, WRIT 340 and BUAD 280; the full list is below.

    82 California community colleges have a current transfer agreement with USC for this major. Pick yours below to see which of its classes count.

    82
    California community colleges with a transfer agreement for Accounting and Finance

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    Major Requirements

    USC Accounting and Finance Major Preparation

    The courses USC lists as Accounting and Finance 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.

    Writing Requirements (8 units)

    Complete all of these

    • WRIT 150 Writing and Critical Reasoning–Thematic Approaches
    • WRIT 340 Advanced Writing and Critical Engagement

    Accounting/Business Foundation Courses (48 units)

    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 306 Business Finance
    • BUAD 308 Advanced Business Finance
    • BUAD 307 Marketing Fundamentals
    • BUAD 310g Applied Business Statistics
    • BUAD 312g Statistics and Data Science for Business
    • BUAD 311 Operations Management
    • BUAD 313 Advanced Operations Management and Analytics
    • BUAD 425 Introduction to Business Analytics
    • BUAD 427 Advanced Introduction to Business Analytics with AI
    • BUAD 489 Practicum
    • BUAD 497 Strategic Management
    • ECON 351x Microeconomics for Business
    • ECON 352x Macroeconomics for Business
    • MATH 118gx Calculus for Business and Economics
    • MATH 125g Calculus I

    Required Accounting Courses (12 units)

    Complete all of these

    • ACCT 370 External Financial Reporting Issues
    • ACCT 416 Financial Statement Analysis

    Complete 4 units from these

    • ACCT 371 Introduction to Accounting Systems
    • ACCT 377 Valuation for Financial Statement Purposes
    • ACCT 405 Introduction to Sustainability Reporting
    • ACCT 451 Tax Analysis with Data Analytics
    • ACCT 456 Auditing with Data Analytics
    • ACCT 462 Detecting Fraudulent Financial Reporting
    • ACCT 470 Advanced External Financial Reporting Issues
    • ACCT 493 Leventhal Honors Research Seminar
    • ACCT 494 Marshall Honors Research and Thesis

    Required Finance Courses (12 units)

    Required

    • FBE 421 Financial Analysis and Valuation

    Complete 4 units from these

    • FBE 423 Introduction to Venture Capital and Private Equity
    • FBE 432 Corporate Financial Strategy
    • FBE 460 Mergers, Acquisitions and Restructuring

    FAQ

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Does USC have an Accounting and Finance major for transfer students?

    Yes. USC offers Accounting and Finance and lists the major preparation it expects transfer applicants to complete.

    What classes do I need to transfer to USC for Accounting and Finance?

    USC's Accounting and Finance major preparation includes WRIT 150, WRIT 340, BUAD 280, BUAD 281, BUAD 302 and BUAD 304, 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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