The Bachelor of Science in Accounting degree prepares students for a robust career in the accounting profession whether the student wants to work in the public, private, or not-for-profit sector. The curriculum includes systems thinking to resolve problems that are encountered in the complex business world through our commitment to the common good and maintaining the public trust.
Accounting Regulations
- A student must have a grade point average of 3.000 or greater to enroll in an Independent Studies course or Special Studies course. Any deviation from the specified minimum grade point requirement needs approval by the department chair upon recommendation of the advisor.
- A student must have a grade point average of 2.500 or greater and be of junior or senior standing to enroll in AC 4994 Intermediate Accounting Apprenticeship I. No more than one apprenticeship may be taken each semester. Any deviation from these requirements needs approval of the Anderson College of Business and Computing Associate Dean upon recommendation of the advisor.
- Students who major or minor in Accounting may not use credit earned in Internship courses to fulfill major/minor requirements for the degree. However, all students are strongly encouraged to complete an internship or to obtain equivalent work experience before graduation.
Total Degree Requirements 120 SH
Course List
| Code |
Title |
SHs |
| 45-49 |
| AC 3200 | Principles of Accounting I | 3.00 |
| AC 3210 | Principles of Accounting II | 3.00 |
| BA 2900 | Introduction to Business | 3.00 |
| BA 3911 | Business & Professional Communication | 3.00 |
| EC 3200/3200C | Principles of Macroeconomics | 3.00 |
| EC 3300/3300C | Principles of Microeconomics | 3.00 |
| 3.00 |
| College Algebra | |
| Quantitative Skills and Reasoning | |
| Pre-Calculus | |
| |
| AC 4100 | Intermediate Accounting I | 3.00 |
| AC 4110 | Intermediate Accounting II | 3.00 |
| AC 4120 | Intermediate Accounting III | 3.00 |
| AC 4400 | Cost Accounting | 3.00 |
| AC 4500 | Income Tax Accounting I | 3.00 |
| AC 4800 | Auditing Principles and Procedures | 3.00 |
| AC 4910 | Accounting Ethics | 3.00 |
| AC 4985 | Accounting Senior Capstone | 3.00 |
| BA 4100 | Business Finance | 3.00 |
| BA 4981 | Business Law | 3.00 |
| 6.00 |
| Accounting Information Systems | |
| Income Tax Accounting II | |
| Governmental & Not-For-Profit Accounting | |
| Advanced Accounting | |
| Forensic and Fraud Audit | |
| 0-12 |
| 2-18 |
| |
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| Total SHs | 104-136 |
Note: Students who plan to take the CPA exam; it is recommended that all five of the accounting electives be taken. Students interested in the graduate Data Science Certificate are encouraged to take MT 475 Statistical Computing.
Accounting/MSA Track
The Accounting/MSA Track constitutes a collaborative effort among the faculty of the Anderson College of Business and Computing. This program allows students to meet the minimum educational requirements set by most State Boards of Accountancy for those who wish to take the CPA Exam. Students who complete this program receive a Bachelor of Science in Accounting degree and a Master of Science in Accounting (MSA). Students taking this track in order to obtain their CPA credentials should make sure that upon completion of both programs a total of 150 semester hours of education.
Admission
Students apply for admission when they achieve Junior standing in the University. For specific admissions requirements, students should refer to the ‘Graduate Program’ heading in this section of this catalog.
Tuition and Fees
Tuition and fees for the Accounting/MSA Track are determined by the undergraduate and graduate programs in the Anderson College of Business and Computing.
Accounting/MSA Major Requirements
In addition to the requirements for the undergraduate accounting major listed previously, students in the Accounting/MSA Track also complete the requirements for an MSA found under MSA degree requirements in this section of the Catalog.