Lynn Pippenger School of Accountancy

Prospective Students

The Lynn Pippenger School of Accountancy offers programs at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. All of our programs provide students with accounting and business knowledge that will serve as a basis for careers in industry, government, non-profit organizations and public accountancy. In addition, master's degree program may be structured to satisfy the requirements to sit for the CPA Examination in Florida.

Prospective Students 

students sitting around a table

Current Students

The Lynn Pippenger School of Accountancy offers a rich, supportive environment designed to help current students thrive academically and professionally. Whether you're pursuing an undergraduate degree, advancing your expertise through the Master of Accountancy program, or engaging in doctoral research, you'll find comprehensive resources to guide your journey鈥攆rom career preparation and certification pathways to student organizations that foster connection, leadership, and professional growth.

Current Students 

students listening to a lecture

Employers

Employers want to become connected with students, faculty, staff, and student organizations in the USF Lynn Pippenger School of Accountancy! Among its many advantages, building connections with USF and its region-wide accounting programs helps:

  • create relationships that lead to recruitment
  • increase brand presence
  • increase involvement in student projects
  • ensure participation at career events
  • promote hands-on research

External Partners

Accounting Circle

Organized in 1990 to help the Lynn Pippenger School of Accountancy achieve its goals, the Accounting Circle represents a partnership among the school's faculty, students, and alumni and friends. The mission of the Accounting Circle is to enhance student professional development and promote student and faculty success through opportunities that engage the Tampa Bay business community.

Accounting Circle 

Advisory Council

The Advisory Council channels communications among the faculty of the School of Accountancy and the professional community that the school serves. Members of the Advisory Council have extensive knowledge and experience in the accounting profession and a strong interest in supporting and promoting the USF Lynn Pippenger School of Accountancy.

Advisory Council 

News

02/03/26 — Students can streamline the process by preparing early and reviewing documents to avoid common mistakes. A USF accounting professor shared tips to make tax filing easier as the April 15 tax return deadline approaches.

01/27/26 — Getting that money quickly is likely a priority for some. There are several ways to help speed up the process - from how you fill out a tax return to how you plan to receive the money.

01/26/26 — After the passage of the Big Beautiful Act, there are many changes this filing season. It鈥檚 that time of year to start gathering your tax documents to get ready to file.

view more