Accounting (BS)

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Accounting Major and Learning Outcomes

Business Core

AB - 217 Financial Accounting Credits: 3
AB - 219 Managerial Accounting Credits: 3
AB - 272 The Legal Environment of Business Credits: 3
EC - 209 Principles of Macroeconomics: MOT/ Social Science Credits: 3
EC - 210 Principles of Microeconomics Credits: 3
FN - 330 Corporate Finance Credits: 3
OR
FN - 331 Financial Management Credits: 3
MG - 100 Introduction to Business Credits: 3
MG - 201 Principles of Management Credits: 3
MG - 211 Quantitative Business Analysis Credits: 3
MK - 201 Principles of Marketing Credits: 3

Accounting Courses

AB - 301 Corporate Financial Reporting I Credits: 4
AB - 302 Corporate Financial Reporting II Credits: 3
AB - 322 Federal Income Taxation Credits: 3
AB - 452 Strategic Cost Management Credits: 3
AB - 453 Auditing Credits: 3
MG - 4000 Business Capstone Credits: 1

Elective

one other course in accounting (students may take CS 356 )

Recommemded for Uniform CPA Exam

Students should take AB 323 and AB 303 , and consult with their advisor. Education and experience requirements for licensure vary by state; therefore, students should contact appropriate state Boards of Accountancy for current requirements.

BS/MBA Degree Program

A 4½ year BS/MBA Degree Program in Accounting is available to qualifying students. This program is designed to provide a competitive advantage for entry into the accounting profession while meeting education requirements for CPA licensure. In most states, accounting students are required to complete 150 hours of education, obtain relevant accounting experience, and successfully complete the CPA exam to receive a CPA license. At the end of their junior year, accounting majors with at least a 3.0 GPA are eligible for the program. Qualifying students may begin MBA courses during the fall semester of their senior year.