Requirements for the Accounting Concentration

In addition to the requirements outlined below, students should consult the general information and requirements for the B.S. in Management.

The concentration in accounting gives students a broad understanding of accounting theory and techniques in preparation for the full range of career opportunities in the private, public and not-for-profit sectors. The accounting concentration is appropriate for students who seek the necessary range and depth in their academic preparation for such careers as public accounting, comptrolling, and auditing (both internal and external)

Requirements

• AF 310 Intermediate Accounting I
• AF 311 Intermediate Accounting II
• AF 315 Accounting Information Systems
• AF 363 Cost Accounting
• AF 450 Federal Taxation I
• AF 463 Advanced Managerial Accounting
• AF 470 Financial Auditing or AF 471 Managerial Auditing
• And one of the following:
  • AF 330 Business Law
  • AF 410 Advanced Accounting
  • AF 433 Accounting for Non-Business Organizations
  • AF 451 Federal Taxation II
  • AF 472 EDP Audit and Control
  • AF 478 Special Topics in Accounting
  • AF 480 Internship in Accounting
  • AF 485 Small Business Practicum
  • AF 488 Independent Study
  • Any other approved accounting course

Professional certifications

The accounting curriculum offers opportunities for the preparation of a wide variety of professional certifications such as Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Management Accountant(CMA) and Certified Information Systems Analyst (CISA).

Students should take careful note that requirements for professional certificates demand highly specialized course work; therefore, prior to electing such a program of study, all students should talk with faculty advisors.

Certified Public Accountant (CPA)

Students planning careers as CPAs should follow a special program to meet the requirements of the various state statutes regulating eligibility for the CPA examination:

• AF 310 Intermediate Accounting I
• AF 311 Intermediate Accounting II
• AF 315 Accounting Information Systems
• AF 330 Business Law
• AF 410 Advanced Accounting
• AF 450 Federal Taxation I
• AF 451 Federal Taxation II
• AF 470 Financial Auditing
• AF 472 EDP Audit and Control

Certified Internal Auditor (CIA)

Students preparing for careers as certified internal auditors (CIA) should plan a special program around the requirements recommended by the Institute of Internal Auditors. At a minimum, the program should include:

• AF 310 Intermediate Accounting I
• AF 311 Intermediate Accounting II
• AF 315 Accounting Information Systems
• AF 363 Cost Accounting
• AF 463 Advanced Managerial Accounting
• AF 471 Managerial Auditing
• AF 472 EDP Audit and Control

as well as other courses from the accounting, finance and management sciences offerings. Students should consult CIA literature early in the senior year to obtain the latest requirements and application dates for the certification examination.

Certified Managerial Accountant (CMA)

Students intending to sit for the Certificate in Management Accounting (CMA) should plan a special program set around the requirements set by the Institute of Management Accounting of the National Association of Accountants. At a minimum the program should include:

• AF 310 Intermediate Accounting I
• AF 311 Intermediate Accounting II
• AF 315 Accounting Information Systems
• AF 363 Cost Accounting
• AF 410 Advanced Accounting
• AF 450 Federal Taxation I
• AF 451 Federal Taxation II
• AF 463 Advanced Managerial Accounting
• AF 471 Managerial Auditing

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