ABA Accounting PROGRAM OVERVIEW Accounting is a highly practical program that focuses on specialized topics in the business environment, such as systems, internal control of accounts payable and receivable, and small business taxes. This program develops readily marketable accounting skills. The curriculum for this degree fulfills all of the pre-requisite courses for the BS degrees in Corporate Accounting, Public Accounting, and Corporate Finance. Upon completing the ABA degree, students may choose to enroll in the BS in Corporate Accounting, the BS in Public Accounting, or the BS in Corporate Finance to continue their education in business, accounting, or finance. CAREER OPPORTUNITIES Accounting jobs offers stimulating and challenging work that is constantly evolving. Because accountants spend a lot of time looking under the hoods of businesses they really learn the nuts and bolts of business. It's no surprise that many successful players in business began their careers in accounting jobs. Some potential placements: Audit Budget Analyst Financial Accountant Management Accountant Tax Accountant “I went into accounting because I love working with numbers and tackling big challenges.” Joe Kuderick ’90 BS Accounting OCCUPATIONAL OUTLOOK* Accounting employment opportunities are expected to increase 20% or more from median annual wages $59,430 Most significant source of postsecondary education or training: Bachelor’s Degree *Bureau of Labor Statistics: employment projections. Projected growth represents the estimated change in total employment over the projections period ( ). Projected job openings represent openings due to growth and replacement.
ABA Accounting PROGRAM OVERVIEW Upon completion of this program, students will be able to: Understand Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and practices Prepare financial statements Develop the skills necessary to complete business transactions Identify and use appropriate accounting software Select best practices for accounting applications Comprehend and interpret basic tax laws REQUIRED COURSES: ACC Principles of Accounting I ACC Principles of Accounting II ACC Principles of Accounting III ACC Principles of Accounting IV ACC Accounting Practicum ACC Computerized Accounting with QuickBooks ACC Introduction to Taxation ACC Intermediate Accounting I BAC Academic Planning and Preparation CAS Microsoft Excel CAS Microsoft PowerPoint CIS Microsoft Office Application Software COM Speech and Presentation Techniques ECO Macroeconomics ENG Business Composition FIN Personal Finance FIN Introduction to Business Finance MGT Introduction to Business MGT Introduction to Management MKT Enterprise Marketing MTH Introduction to Business Statistics See for detailed course descriptions. Total Credits for degree: 90 credits