JAMB subject combination for Accounting and Finance

This is one of the most reputable courses in the country, whose importance stretches into the thread of every sector of the economy.

Accounting and finance, which is commonly known as accountancy in many schools is a top course with lucrative job opportunities both in Nigeria and abroad. However, it is more than a wish to be an accountant, candidates who wish to study this course must apply for JAMB, and choose the correct JAMB subject combination.

Who is an accountant?

This must be a question that will be running through your mind as you read through this article.

An accountant is a person whose job is to record and analyze business transactions. As basic as this job description sounds, this job is a very important one in every business establishment and attracts high pay too.

WAEC/NECO requirements for Accounting and finance

 To study Accounting at the university, you need to get at least a credit in 5 subjects relevant to accounting. These subjects include:

1. English Language
2. Mathematics
3. Economics
4. Government
5. Commerce.

JAMB subject combination for accounting

 This is the only way of validating a candidate’s desire of being a professional accountant: through JAMB, and they are expected to make the correct choice of JAMB subject combinations for their dream course, accounting. The recommended JAMB subject combination for accounting

is:

1. Use of English
2. Mathematics
3. Economics
4. Any other social science subject.

Universities that offer accounting in Nigeria

A dream of studying accounting should accommodate the plans of a good school that offers accounting. Candidates are advised to look up their preferred choice of institutions and check if they offer their preferred course. To avoid seeing you, dear reader in that scenario, we have compiled the list of universities that offer accounting in Nigeria. 

Check below for the full list.

1. Ahmadu Bello University (ABU Zaria)
2. Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU)
3. Usman Danfodio University (UDUS)
4. Nnamdi Azikiwe University (UNIZIK)
5. University of Nigeria (UNN)
6. University of Uyo (UNIUYO)
7. Federal University of Kashere (FED-KASHERE)
8. Federal University Oye Ekiti (FED-OYE EKITI)
9. Federal University Wukari (FED-DUTSINMA)
10. University of Jos (UNIJOS)
11. University of Port Harcourt (UNIPORT)
12. University of Abuja (UNIABUJA)
13. University of Maiduguri (UNIMAID)
14. University of Lagos (UNILAG)
15. Federal University of Lafia (FULafia)
16. Adekunle Ajasin University (AAUA)
17. University of Osun (UNIOSUN)
18. Abia State University (ABSU)
19. Bauchi State University (BASU)
20. Benue State University (BSU)
21. Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University (COOU)
22. Cross River University of Technology (CRUTECH)
23. Ebonyi State University (EBSU)
24. Ekiti State University (EKSU)
25. Imo State University (IMSU)
26. Lagos State University (LASU)
27. Plateau State University (PLASU)
28. Rivers State University (RSU)
29. Caritas University (CARITAS)
30. Western Delta University (WESTERN-DEL)
31. Wellspring University (WELLSPRING)
32. Nile University of Nigeria (NILE)
33. Igbinedion University (IGBINEDION)
34. Evangel University
35. America University of Nigeria (AUN)
36. Kwararafa University (KWARARAFA)
37. Madonna University
38. McPherson University (ELIZADE)
39. Admiralty University of Nigeria (ADUN)
40. Samuel Adegboyaga University (SAU)
41. Eastern Palm University (EPU)
42. University of Mkar
43. Lead City University

Frequently asked questions about accounting in Nigeria

Question: What is the cutoff mark for accounting?

Answer: The JAMB cut-off mark for accounting is 200. However, some universities accept lower cut-off marks like 180, to accept students into the accounting department.

Question: What is the salary of accountants?

Answer: The salary of accountants range from N147,000 to N494,000 per month.

 Conclusion

Accounting and finance as a discipline is one of the top 30 courses in Nigeria and a very lucrative one at that. A career path for people who have a thing for record-keeping and analyzing business transactions.

   To kickstart your dream of being an accountant, you just need to register for JAMB, and choose the correct JAMB subject combination for accounting. This move registers your admission process and ignites the actualization of the accounting dream.

Make a move now.