Leung School of Accounting

Leading the Way in Accounting Excellence

The LP and Timothy Leung School of Accounting prepares stand-out accountants of character to meet the growing needs of the field, offering a wealth of opportunity and resource through our over 8 million endowment from the Leung family.

We provide significant scholarships of up to $15,000 a year, summer internship experiences, valuable networking opportunities at our annual “Meet the Firms event”, and job placements well before graduation.

As our students develop expertise in their field, we also believe in growing faith and character. Every year, our students demonstrate a profound dedication to service and community through our Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program, which allows them to prepare tax returns for those in need. It is our mission to be a premier Christian accounting school, recognized as a thought leader on accounting character and competence to reflect the life of Christ and shine the light of Truth.

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Leung School Named One of California’s Best

Best Value Schools, a top online resource for finding the college experience that’s right for you, has listed APU at No. 14 in its rankings for top accounting schools in the state of California, alongside such notable institutions as Cal State L.A., Vanguard, and USC.

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Student Portraits: Melissa Langerveld ’20, Accounting

Accounting major Melissa Langerveld ’20 discovered God’s plan for her career through the guidance of a professor.

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Accounting Programs Expand

A gift of more than $8 million from the Leung family allowed APU to broaden its accounting programs and establish the LP and Timothy Leung School of Accounting, housed in APU’s School of Business and Management, giving the accounting program the resources needed to expand its emphasis on strong academics, practical training, and teaching ethics.

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Learn More About the Department and Scholarships

Azusa Pacific University founded the LP and Timothy Leung School of Accounting in 2012, thanks to an $8.6 million gift from LP and Bobbi Leung. The endowment’s purpose is to promote Christian ethics in accounting, and toward that end provides various student scholarships. Learn more about the department or scholarships below.

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Undergraduate Scholarships

UG Leung Scholarships are available to all students registered as an accounting major and who are enrolled in and/or have completed Intermediate Accounting I.

Yearly Amount

Scholarships are awarded in two tiers by GPA.

Tier 1: Sophomores

Tier II: Juniors and Seniors

How To Apply

Students automatically receive the scholarship if they meet the following requirements:

Are registered as an accounting major
Meet the GPA requirements
Show active enrollment in upper division Accounting courses and are moving toward completion of their Bachelor of Science in Accounting degree.

Disbursement

Once the student’s financial aid file is complete, the award usually disburses into the student’s APU account during the first month of the semester (first half of the award in fall, the second half in spring), or later depending on when documentation is received.

Renewability

Scholarships will be awarded each semester for those who meet the criteria.

To Retain Eligibility

Student’s GPA will be reviewed each semester and scholarship disbursements will be made by the Leung School of Accounting in the School of Business and Management.

Incoming Freshmen in Accounting

Incoming Freshman students are eligible for a $1,000 scholarship with a cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher for one year only.

Sophomores

Sophomores are eligible for Tier I above.

First semester: Must enroll in ACCT 120 Principles of Financial Accounting.
Second semester: Must enroll in ACCT 121 Principles of Managerial Accounting.

Graduate Scholarships

Graduate students in the Master’s of Professional Accounting program are eligible for a scholarship of $500 per course up to $5000. This award is given per semester for students who hold a GPA of 3.5 or above.

Learn more about the Leung School of Accounting, our faculty, and the professional success of undergraduate and graduate APU accounting students.

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You’ll experience a unique blend of academic rigor, experiential learning, and personal support from APU faculty.

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Note: This information is current for the 2024-25 academic year; however, all stated academic information is subject to change. Refer to the current Academic Catalog for more information.