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Bachelor of Science in
Accounting
The program leading to
the B.S. in Accounting is designed to provide students with the
appropriate skills and interest to enter an area of accounting. The
courses give a basic understanding of the business world and a
background in the general areas of accounting. Topics such as
internal accounting procedures, individual, partnership and
corporate tax, generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and
generally accepted auditing standards (GAAS) are explored. Students
will have the opportunity to develop skills in the following areas:
quantitative research, oral and written communication, critical
thinking, team dynamics and business technology. Global
considerations and ethical decision making are integrated throughout
the core curriculum.
The Financial Accounting
Concentration provides a thorough background for the Certified
Public Accountant (CPA) Examination. The Managerial Accounting
Concentration is appropriate for those who are interested in the
Certificate in Management Accounting (CMA).
Declaration of Major
Declaring a major in Accounting requires
the student to complete a Declaration of Major form that must be
signed by the department chair. Before declaring a major, students
must satisfy the LANG 120 requirement.
General Requirements for
Accounting
- Required core courses for students majoring
in Management and Accounting—18 hours: ACCT 215; MGMT 300, 313,
350, 380, 480.
- Required core courses outside the major—13
hours: ECON 101, 102, 306; STAT 185.
- Other departmental requirements—30 hours:
ACCT 301, 302, 317, 340, 415; and 12 hours of coordinated work from
one of the Accounting Concentrations listed below. Any
substitutions for specific courses must be approved in writing
by the department chair. Students must have a grade of C or
better in ACCT 215 and MGMT 480 to graduate.
- Students must take and pass the accountancy
competency exam within one year prior to graduation or
completion of the post-baccalaureate certificate of major in
accounting as their demonstration of degree competency. The exam
is administered during the fall and spring semesters only, not
during the summer. Meeting published departmental standards
regarding a designated presentation demonstrates oral
competency. A passing score on a standardized test after
achieving junior standing demonstrates computer (business
technology) competency.
Accounting Concentrations:
Financial Accounting
Concentration
ACCT 416, 417, 418, 447
Managerial Accounting
Concentration
ACCT 412, 417, 447; one
course from ACCT 319, 418, MGMT 460,
487
Minor in Accounting
Students majoring in any discipline
outside the Accounting field may declare a minor in Accounting. To
fulfill requirements for the minor, students must earn a minimum 2.0
grade point average in 21 hours: ACCT 215, 301, 302, 317, and 417;
two courses chosen from ACCT 319, 330, 340, 418, 447, MGMT 341, 487.
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