BS-Accounting
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Accounting is a promising and rewarding career. The Accounting major offers a rigorous curriculum designed to develop a sound understanding of accounting theory and practice, as well as the ethical principles necessary to prepare students for professional careers in public accounting, corporate accounting, or government/non-profit accounting. The Accounting program prides itself in bringing practical knowledge into the classroom based on personal professional experiences of the accounting faculty.
The Accounting program provides an excellent base for graduate work in Accounting, Law, or related fields. The Dahlkemper School of Business offers business students the opportunity to participate in the 4+1 accelerated BS/MBA program that meets the needs of the public accounting profession on a national basis in support of the 150-hour education requirement initiated by the American Institute of CPA’s and many state boards of accountancy. Students choosing to pursue a career in corporate accounting have the necessary coursework to meet the requirements for the Certified Management Accountant (CMA) exam.
The following courses, 21 credits, must be completed to satisfy the requirements for the Bachelor of Science in Accounting:
ACCT 305 Intermediate Financial Accounting I
ACCT 313 Accounting Information Systems
ACCT 315 Intermediate Financial Accounting II
ACCT 320 Cost Management
ACCT 415 Advanced Financial Accounting
ACCT 420 Income Taxes
ACCT 440 Financial Auditing