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Bachelor of Science The bachelor’s degree program in Accounting prepares students for the wide range of career opportunities available to accounting professionals. Students in the program receive a solid foundation in accounting theory and practice as well as in the areas of business, communications, and general studies. Graduates of the program should be able to demonstrate the professional competency and skills necessary to analyze and record business transactions, prepare financial statements, and perform other functions required by the profession effectively using their comprehension of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). In addition, students should be able to demonstrate an ability to use logic and critical thinking to assist in the decision making process as well as to make recommendations to individuals and organizations relying on financial information.
An important component of the Accounting major is the general studies coursework taught in the John Hazen White School of Arts and Sciences. Graduates are expected to show competencies in higher order thinking, communications, ethics, global diversity, responsible citizenship, leadership and artistic responsibility. The following literacies should also be demonstrated: sociocultural, quantitative, scientific and informational. Students completing the program are well positioned for entry-level opportunities in public accounting firms, and similarly challenging opportunities in private, government, and not-for-profit organizations. Positions include staff accountants, cost accountants, tax accountants, and auditors.
Students who maintain at least a 3.0 grade point average may have the opportunity to participate in on-campus practicum opportunities. By participating in an on-campus practicum, students receive hands-on experience by performing accounting functions for various University operations and may graduate with experience in such areas as accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general ledger.
Students are required to complete one 22.5 credit concentration or accounting option from the following page. Students are encouraged to meet with their faculty advisor before selecting a concentration so that the concentration selected best prepares the student for their career goal. Students may also apply for a career co-op in place on one term of classroom studies. Co-ops and summer terms abroad must be approved by the Chair of the department of Accountancy.
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