Department of Accounting and Information Systems Ernst & Young Seminar in Professional Leadership Community College Outreach

About CSUN Nearly 36,000 students 1900 faculty members 2100 staff members Degrees offered: 64 bachelor’s 50 master’s

College of Business and Economics Over 6600 students 12 undergraduate areas of study 2 graduate programs One of the top ten largest Business Schools in the country. Has a great reputation with area businesses

Accounting and Information Systems Degree Programs Bachelor’s of Science in Accountancy Bachelor’s of Science in Information Systems Option in Information Technology Option in Business Systems Minor in Information Systems Double Major in Accounting and Information Systems

Bachelor’s of Science in Accountancy

Careers in Accounting Public & Private Other Careers Staff Accountant, Tax Accountant, Auditor, Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Management Accountant (CMA), Financial Planner. Treasurer, Partner, CFO, Controller. Other Careers Business Manager, Human Resources, Business Advisement, Consulting.

Benefits of the CSUN Accounting Program Accredited by the AACSB Represents highest standard of achievement for business schools Top 3 Recruited Schools in SoCal CSUN, USC, UCLA Top 3 in CPA exam pass rates CSUN, USC, Berkeley Guaranteed transfer program Transfer student enrollment remains open

Salaries for Accounting Grads Wages $45k - $60k as a Staff 1 at a public firm Partners make $250k - $1 million Overtime Pay Big 4 don’t pay overtime Midsize & small firms pay overtime Internships Same wage as Staff 1 accountant

Bachelor’s of Science in Accountancy 4 - 5 Semesters at CSUN 61 total units at CSUN Upper Division Business Core 8 classes: BLAW, FIN, MKT, . . . 300 & 400 Level Accounting Courses 9 classes: Intermediates, Cost, Tax, Audit . . . Upper Division GE 3 classes: Psychology, Communications, Philosophy . . . Accounting Elective 1 class: 400 level taken in senior year

Bachelor’s of Science in Information Systems

What is Information Systems The study and use of computer hardware, software, and networks to provide solutions to business related problems.

IS Careers are 5 of the top 15 Fastest Growing Jobs in the US, 2006-16 [Numbers in thousands] Source: US Department of Labor Bureau Title Employment Number Change (%) 2006 2016 Network systems and data communications analysts 262 402 53.4 Computer software engineers, applications 507 733 44.6 Personal financial advisors 176 248 41 Veterinarians 62 84 35 Financial analysts 221 295 33.8 Pharmacy technicians 285 376 32 Forensic science technicians 13 17 30.7 Dental hygienists 167 217 30.1 Mental health counselors 100 130 30 Marriage and family therapists 25 29.8 Computer systems analysts 504 650 29 Database administrators 119 154 28.6 Computer software engineers, systems software 350 449 28.2 Environmental science and protection technicians, including health 36 47 28 Physical therapists 173 220 27.1

Salaries for Information Systems Grads

Bachelor of Science in Information Systems with options in: Information Technology More Computer Science and Programming Focused Business Systems More Business and Advanced IS Focused

Minor in Information Systems The Information Systems Minor is for: Students within the College of Business and Economics in the BSA, BSBA, or BAE programs. Students throughout the University majoring in programs such as Communications, Geography, Graphic Design, Engineering, Health Science, Kinesiology, or Journalism. 21 units of business and IS courses. Only 12-15 more units for other business majors.

Accounting and IS Double Major All accounting firms are in need of graduates with both degrees! Only 17 more units to get two degrees and two diplomas! Applies to 150 unit requirement towards attaining CPA You will be very marketable now and in the future! IT Auditor: $67,000 – $94,250

Transferring to CSUN Accounting and Information Systems Programs Accounting: start out in Pre-Accounting Information Systems: declare major right away Prerequisites for taking ALL 400 level courses BUS 302/L (Business Gateway Course and Lab) Classroom and test lab Must be currently enrolled to take 300 level Must pass to take 400 level UDWPE (Upper Division Writing Proficiency Exam) Apply for date and time Costs $20

Student Organizations Accounting Association (AA) Management Information Systems Association (MISA) Beta Alpha Psi (BAY)

Presents students with more information about the accounting profession and the skills needed to become successful. Provides students the opportunities to become acquainted with potential employers. Prepares students in making the transition from academia to industry.

Management Information Systems Association Guest speakers working in the IS field Keep students apprised of local job openings Joint membership with ISACA (Information Systems Audit and Control Association)

BETA ALPHA PSI CSUN’s Epsilon Chi Chapter Honors Association for students in Accounting Networking opportunities Technical meetings with guest speakers from the field Candidate Status: Declared a concentration in accounting, finance or information systems Completed at least one year of collegiate courses Transfer GPA of at least 3.5

Points of Pride New Career Center: Meet the Firms: Ernst & Young has given our Department a million dollars to have a Career Center just for Accounting and IS majors! Will go live November 1, 2008. Meet the Firms: Every semester we have a job fair just for our Department with over 50 employers looking to hire our grads! Spring Awards Banquet: Each spring our department gives out over 50 scholarships/awards to our students sponsored by businesses, organizations, and individuals who believe strongly in our programs. The average award is $750!

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