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Can I move a non-final semester exam? (FAQ)

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The Academic Code states that "No student shall be required to take in one calendar day more than two scheduled examinations worth 15 percent or more of the student’s final grade."

Students wishing to reschedule an exam due to this policy should contact a Mendoza advisor at least one full week prior to the exam date in question.  You will need to show syllabi for all courses involved to confirm the conflict.  The advisor will validate the conflict, determine the appropriate accommodation and notify the impacted professor.  It is then up to the professor and student to agree on an appropriate date and time for the make up exam.

  • When two examinations conflict (at the same time), priority usually will be granted to the larger course (as measured to include all sections taking a common examination).
  • When class size does not determine the outcome, lower-numbered courses usually take precedence over higher-numbered ones.
  • Last Edited September 14, 2021
  • Exam Conflict

What qualifies as an official FINAL exam conflict and how do I get my exam times changed? (FAQ)

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Exam conflicts include the following:

  • Two exams at the same time.
  • More than two exams in one day.  This means 3 or more exams in one calendar day.
  • More than three exams in 24 hours.  This means 4 or more exams in a 24-hour period.

If your final exam schedule fits any of these scenarios, complete the Final Exam Conflict eform found on insideND, which opens after the 3cr. course drop deadline.  This form must be submitted one full week prior to start of exams. The form will confirm that you do indeed have a legitimate conflict by highlighting the affected courses in red (no red = no conflict). You can start an eform to verify whether you have a conflict and see all your exam dates, times and locations in one place.

Our office will determine which class is required to provide a make up exam per the UG Academic Code Policy and email the impacted professor and student.  Upon receipt of that email, it is the student's responsibility to make contact with the professor to schedule the date and time of the make up exam.  If the eform does not indicate a conflict but you believe it is in error, you must meet with an advisor to discuss your situation.

  • Last Edited March 27, 2024
  • Exam Conflict
  • eForms

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  • Last Edited April 3, 2025

IL - CPA exam FAQ.pdf

  • Last Edited September 16, 2022
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NY - CPA license and exam requirement.pdf

  • Last Edited September 16, 2022
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Final Updated BOARD Meeting 2022_June.Tr.pdf

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CPA Advising (Advising)

A CPA license is the accounting profession's highest standard of competence, a symbol of achievement and assurance of quality.  While Notre Dame and the Mendoza College of Business certainly encourage Accountancy majors to pursue this credential, the curriculum may not include all the coursework required as each of the 50 states have different licensing requirements.  It is important for students pursuing this path to research carefully the requirements for the state where they plan to sit for the exam. Professor Tim Morrison is our resident CPA advisor.  He can be reached for consultation at tmorris6@nd.edu.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

1.  Do all Notre Dame Accountancy majors sit for the CPA exam?

No, but the majority of ND Accountancy majors do sit for and pass the CPA exam.  The rigorous ND curriculum positions accounting graduates to succeed not only in employment situations but also with regard to the professional examination for accountants, the CPA exam.  More information on the CPA exam may be found on the AICPA website.

2.  How do Notre Dame students perform on the CPA exam?

ND accounting graduates are among the top performers in the country on the CPA exam with pass rates approximately double the national average. Most ND Accountancy graduates sit for the CPA examination shortly after graduation.

3.  What is the 150 hour requirement?

Currently, all states require that students have the equivalent of 150 semester hours of college credit to become a CPA.  Many states have specific course requirements within the 150 hours – for instance, required semester hours in accounting and general business (and possibly required hours of these courses in upper level classes) or required course topics (auditing, cost accounting, communications, ethics, taxation, accounting research, etc.).

4.  May I take required accounting courses at other colleges and universities?

If your state requires accounting courses beyond the courses required by Notre Dame to complete the BBA degree with a major in Accountancy, those additional courses may be taken elsewhere, but they cannot be duplicative of what you have already taken.  

5.  How do AP hours impact the 150 hour requirement?

AP hours ‘count’ if they are accepted by the student’s school and thus are reported on a transcript and if they are not duplicative.  That means if a student earns 4 credits from the AP examination(s) for Calc but then takes Calc at ND, the student cannot ‘count’ the AP hours.

6.  May I sit for the CPA exam before I complete my coursework?

Some states permit students to sit for the exam prior to completing their course work and some states require the student complete all coursework prior to sitting for the CPA exam.  For instance, New York permits students to sit for the CPA exam after they completed 120 semester hours (including courses in their required content areas), but before completing the 150 hours of course work.  However, not every state treats this the same way.

7.  Should I participate in a CPA review course?

Most students who are successful in passing the CPA examination on the first attempt have participated in an organized review.  It is not a requirement but certainly can help students prepare.

8.  What is the Masters of Accountancy (MSA) Program?

One path to meeting the academic requirements for the CPA exam is to earn a graduate accountancy degree.  Notre Dame has one of the top programs – the Masters of Accountancy Program – in the country.  Even students who have 150 hours of college credit have earned the MSA degree in order to enhance their academic knowledge and expedite their careers.  Students are encouraged to visit the Notre Dame MSA office and discuss the program – even if they can meet the academic requirements without the degree. Students may begin this program in August or January depending on when they complete their undergraduate work.

9.  How should I get started?

The first step is to understand the education requirements for a CPA license in the state(s) you are considering working.   For many states the education requirements are included on the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) website (NASBA CPA Exam link).  If the NASBA website does not include the education requirements for your desired state(s), it will include a link to the website for the applicable state board.  Once you understand the requirements for the state(s) you are considering, assess if your scheduled courses will meet the requirements.

HELPFUL RESOURCES/LINKS

Due to constantly changing rules, always go to the website for your state to verify you have the most recent version.

National Information

AICPA CPA exam toolkit – provides a CPA exam overview

NASBA  provides links to the state requirements for the CPA exam for all 50 states

State specific Information(for a few states)

California - CPA Requirements(license)

Florida – Process to be a CPA(sit and license)

Illinois - CPA requirements(sit and license)

Illinois – New applicant process overview

Illinois – Template for approved classes: Illinois requires approved ethics and business communications classes. Find the Notre Dame template for approved courses on this website

New York - CPA requirements(license): be aware that they have separate requirements for new license applications before 8/1/27 and after (and you need 1 year of experience before you can apply for your license - which is different from applying to "sit" for the CPA exam)

Texas - CPA requirements (sit)

 

  • Last Edited October 28, 2024

Ethics Week Theme for 2023: "NIL Revenue: Its Ethical Benefits and Blemishes” (Events)

Time: February 17, 2023 12:00 PM to 10:45 PM

Location: Noon to 1:00pm in Room 158 Mendoza (note different location)

Ethics Week-Event #5: "NIL and Sport Marketing: Complementary or Conflict of Interest?" presented by Jonathan Jensen, associate professor of sport administration at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill's Dept. of Exercise and Sport Science and moderated by Scott Nestler, Mendoza adjunct professor. All are welcome.

  • Last Edited October 10, 2023

I would like to study in an international city where Notre Dame does not have a program. May I do this? (FAQ)

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Students have 2 options to apply to non-Notre Dame Study abroad programs.

  1. Petition Process: Pending ND Study Abroad Office and MCOB approvals, students may submit information about a non-ND program as an option by the November 1st deadline. Students must provide compelling rationale why the non-Notre Dame program provides unique support for their curriculum. Students may apply to Notre Dame Programs at the same time they are submitting a Petition Process request. Contact the Study Abroad Office for more information.
  2. Study Abroad Leave of Absence (LOA): If students have applied to and been wait-listed or denied acceptance to a Notre Dame International Study program, then these students may apply for a VERY LIMITED number of Study Abroad Leave of Absence (LOA) approvals. The application and more information is located on this webpage. If approved, students may attend a non-Notre Dame Study Abroad Program and have approved credits transferred back to their transcripts. Without having applied to any Notre Dame International Study Programs, students are not eligible for a Study Abroad LOA.
  • Last Edited January 23, 2025
  • Study Abroad

What do I need to know about ELECTIVES? (FAQ)

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There are four key things to know about your elective requirements:

  1. 21 elective credits must be selected from courses outside of the College of Business.  These may be satisfied with AP credits, transfer credits and/or courses taken at Notre Dame. 
  2. The remaining elective credits required to reach an overall total of 128 credits are unrestricted in that they may be applied to business or non-business classes.  To be clear, there is no requirement to take additional electives in business.
  3. A maximum of three credit hours of activity or experiential learning non-business courses can be applied as elective credit.  A listing of these courses is posted here.
  4. The GPS that tracks your courses and requirements is a wonderful tool, but there are occasionally glitches that cause issues in the elective section.  If you have any concerns about the way the GPS is counting your courses, please see an advisor.
  • Last Edited December 16, 2021
  • Activity/Experiential Learning Courses
  • Elective Credits

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