Accounting
Program Overview
The program provides the student with a broad general education and intensive study within the major as preparation for professional careers in public accounting, cost and managerial accounting, information systems, business consulting, government, and not-for-profit institutions. The curriculum in accounting is designed to acquaint the student with the conceptual framework and theory of accounting, transactional analysis, asset management, liabilities, owners' equity, and financial reporting. Cost analysis and control, accounting information systems, taxation, consolidated financial statements, and foreign operations also are covered, along with auditing techniques and an understanding of the ethical and performance standards of the profession. Coursework also is required outside of the major in the legal and social environment of business, written and oral communication, the humanities, and the social sciences.
Program Requirements
Major Courses:
- Intermediate Accounting I, (Accounting 2511)
- Intermediate Accounting II, (Accounting 3512)
- Cost Accounting, (Accounting 2521)
- Auditing (Accounting W3596)
- Accounting Information Systems (Accounting 3526)
- Federal Taxes on Income (Accounting 3531)
- Advanced Accounting (Accounting 3533)
- Senior Seminar in Accounting (Accounting 4596)
Additional Course Requirements:
- Law 3507 - Business Law for Accountants
- Technology Course - Accounting Information Systems 3526 will meet this requirement
Business Electives:
- Accounting Issues in Electronic Commerce (Accounting 3540)
- International Accounting (Accounting 3561)
International Course:
- Economics 3563 or Economics 3564. Either course will also meet the Economics 2000 level requirement for Accounting students only.
Students must attain a 2.3 GPA in the major in order to graduate. A C- grade is required in all courses that are a specific prerequisite to courses in the major.
Minor in Accounting
Students can minor in accounting by taking Accounting 2511 and 3512 and any two additional accounting courses.