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International Accounting

Dates: 24 May–23 June 2027
Priority Deadline: 1 November 2026
Application Deadline: 1 December 2026

From Colosseum and the Eiffel Tower to the fjords of Norway and the volcanic landscapes of Iceland: join us on a once-in-a-lifetime educational journey through Italy, France, England, Scotland, Denmark, Sweden, Norway and Iceland.

BECOME A GLOBALLY MINDED ACCOUNTING PROFESSIONAL AND EXPERIENCE DIVERSE CULTURES
You will gain a new perspective of international business and accounting as you learn about challenges and opportunities facing global companies and organizations in a variety of industries operating in many countries. You will also experience the rich diversity of cultures as you travel to six countries filled with history and charm.

BUSINESS VISITS (tentative): You will expand your business acumen by visiting international companies and organizations in a variety of industries such as the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB), the Norwegian Tax Authority, PwC, ATOS, Spotify, and Tottenham Stadium.

CULTURAL VISITS (tentative): Rome: Colosseum, Vatican City, Palatine Hill, Rome LDS Temple. Paris: Eiffel Tower, Versailles, Notre Dame Cathedral, Paris LDS Temple. London: Tower of London, Stonehenge, and a production of The Lion King. Edinburgh: Edinburgh Castle, Arthur’s Seat. Copenhagen: Kronborg Castle, Copenhagen Cathedral (Christus statue), Copenhagen LDS Temple. Stockholm: Vasa Museum and Skansen. Oslo and Bergen: Norwegian fjords, Flåm Railway, Bryggen wharf, and scenic hikes. Reykjavík: Golden Circle (Þingvellir, Geysir, and Gullfoss), Blue Lagoon, Hallgrímskirkja.

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Contact Us

Jake Thornock
526 TNRB
(801) 422-0828
thornock@byu.edu

Mike Drake
522 TNRB
(801) 422-1877
mikedrake@byu.edu

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Courses

This program is only for accounting majors who have completed the Accounting Junior Core by the end of winter semester 2027.

Students are required to enroll in 6 credit hours during spring term:

ACC 545—International Accounting (3 credits)
BUSM 430—Intro to International Business (3 credits)

This study abroad satisfies the experience requirement for the international accounting emphasis in the MAcc and for the Global Business Certificate.

Students may not take any other courses on this program, including BYU Online courses, without approval by the program director and ISP.
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Cost

$9,400–9,800

Includes Latter-day Saint undergraduate tuition (increased cost for graduate and non–Latter-day Saint students), housing and transportation after arriving in Rome and before departing from Reykjavík, breakfasts, some lunches, some dinners, all group excursions and group cultural admissions, and international health insurance.

Does not include airfare to and from Europe, some lunches and dinners, optional excursions (e.g., Disney Paris or the Sky Lagoon), or personal expenses.
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Funding Sources

Regular BYU tuition scholarships, Pell Grants, and Federal Insured Student Loans may be applied to study abroad programs.

Students who submit the financial aid section of the ISP application and who have a current FAFSA form on file at the Financial Aid Office (A-41 ASB) will be considered for a Study Abroad scholarship.

The Global Management Center and the School of Accountancy have some needs-based scholarship money to help students have a study abroad experience who do not have access to other funds. Needs-based scholarships of up to one-third of program costs may be available. If you have not had the opportunity to travel internationally (excluding missionary service), please consider applying.

Private grants and scholarships outside of BYU may also be used to cover the costs of this program (see https://kennedy.byu.edu/scholarships/).

Scholarships are not applied until last payment is due.
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Preparation

Students who are accepted to the program are required to participate in an international cross-cultural preparation course (IAS 201R, 1 credit hour).

This course will be held during the second block of winter semester 2027 on Tuesdays from 4:00–5:50 PM.

Part-time BYU students and non-BYU students will need to pay an additional tuition fee for enrolling in this prep class.

The UK requires that ALL travelers get pre-approval (an Electronic Travel Authorisation) to enter the country.

International study programs are physically, emotionally, and mentally taxing and you must be in good health to participate. These programs often take place in international locations that do not have the same level of safety and services in terms of transportation, living conditions, residential accommodations, food, public behavior, and policing that you may be used to on campus. If you have further questions or concerns on this, please see our travel policy.
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Housing

Students will stay in hotels and apartments, and one overnight train from London to Edinburgh.

All housing is arranged by the program.
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Travel

Students are responsible for purchasing their own airfare to and from the program sites. Airline reservations must be made through BYU Travel. Students should contact a BYU Travel agent.

BYU Travel
280 HRCB
(801) 422-6293
travel@byu.edu
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Application Process

Students must be 18 years of age or older to participate.

Complete the online application here. A nonrefundable $35 application fee is required; applicants will be interviewed once the application is complete.

Students will be notified via e-mail of their acceptance into the program. The first payment is due upon acceptance; please refer to the Payment Information page.

Priority Deadline: 1 November 2026
Application Deadline: 1 December 2026

Early applicants will receive priority consideration.
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Program Adjustments

International Study Programs (ISP) reserves the right to cancel this program, revise its offerings, or make any adjustments to the preliminary cost.

If it becomes necessary for ISP to cancel a program, all program payments made to BYU ISP will be refunded to the student’s BYU Financial account.

ISP is the only office authorized to cancel any of its programs.
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Faculty

Jake Thornock
526 TNRB
(801) 422-0828
thornock@byu.edu

Mike Drake
522 TNRB
(801) 422-1877
mikedrake@byu.edu
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Contact Us

International Study Programs
101 HRCB
(801) 422-3686
isp@byu.edu
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ISP Student Handbook

To see the student handbook, click here.
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Payment Schedule

To see the payment schedule, click here.