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Accounting (ACCTG.BS)
School of Business
Accounting is about finances and includes both private and public accounting, from financial and managerial to auditing and taxation. The program prepares students for careers in accounting, graduate or professional school, and to take the CPA exam, if so desired.
Degree Checklist
For a check list of all the courses required for this degree program and a suggested four-year sequence of study, please click on the link below.
General Education Requirements - Total Hours: 44-49
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The 3-hour math and one of the 3-hour social science requirements are fulfilled through the program's collateral requirements.
Specialty Area Requirements
ACCT 241 - Principles of Accounting I | Credit Hours: 3 | |
An introduction to financial accounting and the preparation of financial statements as an information tool for businesses. It examines the accounting cycle, transaction analysis, asset and equity accounting, financial statement preparation and analysis, and related topics. PrerequisitesMATH 099 placement or higher |
ACCT 242 - Principles of Accounting II | Credit Hours: 3 | |
A continuation of Accounting 241 in which emphasis is placed on managerial accounting as an information system used to support management decisions. Topics include equity and financing, budgeting, cash flow, and cost-volume-profit analysis. PrerequisitesACCT-241 with a grade of C- or better and CISS 101 |
ACCT 343 - Managerial Accounting | Credit Hours: 3 | |
A detailed study of managerial accounting for management and accounting students including coverage areas such as cost-profit-volume relationships, job-order and process costing, variable costing, budgeting, performance evaluations and decision making tools. PrerequisitesACCT-242 with a grade of C- or better and BUSN 261 |
ACCT 344 - Federal Income Tax: Individuals | Credit Hours: 3 | |
A study of the federal laws governing taxation of individuals. PrerequisitesACCT-242 with a grade of C- or better. |
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ACCT 345 - Federal Income Tax: Partnerships & Corporations | Credit Hours: 3 | |
A study of the federal laws governing taxation of partnerships and corporations. PrerequisitesACCT-242 with a grade of C- or better. |
ACCT 371 - Intermediate Accounting I | Credit Hours: 3 | |
This is the first of two courses that provides a rigorous study of the theory and practice of financial accounting with emphasis on the conceptual framework, the underlying measurement and recognition of financial information, and the preparation and analysis of financial reports. PrerequisitesACCT-242 with a grade of C- or better and MTHS-135 |
ACCT 372 - Intermediate Accounting II | Credit Hours: 3 | |
This course is the sequel that builds on topics in Intermediate Accounting I (ACCT-371) and includes an intense study of the theory and concepts on various accounting topics that include long-term assets, long-term liabilities, equity and special topics in financial reporting. PrerequisitesACCT-371 with a grade of C- or better. |
ACCT 410 - Auditing | Credit Hours: 3 | |
This course enables students to form an understanding of the principles underlying the theory of auditing, of the regulatory framework of auditing and of practical audit approaches and techniques. The course focuses on procedures and practices used in the verification of financial statement balances and accounting records. External auditing functions are emphasized. The types of audits and audit occupations, as well as the legal liabilities of the auditor, are discussed. PrerequisitesACCT-372 with a grade of C- or better |
ACCT 430 - Advanced Accounting | Credit Hours: 3 | |
A study of advanced financial accounting topics related to intercorporate investments, consolidated financial statements, and international corporate financial reporting topics. The course also covers partnership accounting and corporate segment/interim financial reporting. PrerequisitesACCT-372 with a grade of C- or better. |
ACCT 440 - Nonprofit and Governmental Accounting | Credit Hours: 3 | |
A study of the accounting and financial reporting theoretical framework for governmental and nonprofit organizations. PrerequisitesACCT-372 with a grade of C- or better |
BUSN 251 - Business Communications | Credit Hours: 3 | |
This course focuses on developing future managers and professionals in the art of effective communication, both oral and written. Emphasis is placed on research methods and reporting writing. PrerequisitesENGL-110 |
BUSN 261 - Introduction to Business Analytics | Credit Hours: 3 | |
This course introduces analytics as a decision-making framework for managers of businesses, nonprofit organizations, and governments. PrerequisitesCISS-101 and MTHS-135 |
BUSN 303 - Business Law | Credit Hours: 3 | |
A study of the principles of law as applied to business transactions with emphasis on the Uniform Commercial Code, including Contracts, Bailments, Sales and Government Regulation. PrerequisitesBUSN-205 |
BUSN 304 - Business Law II | Credit Hours: 3 | |
A continuation of BUSN-303 which includes an emphasis on Commercial Paper, Partnerships, Corporations, Agency, Employment and Secured Transactions. PrerequisitesBUSN-303 |
BUSN 495 - Business Ethics | Credit Hours: 3 | |
Explores moral principles in the context of Christian values with application to modern standard business practices. Emphasis will be placed on ethical decision-making in the business arena. PrerequisitesTHEO-231, BUSN-205, and ECON-312 |
CISS 101 - Spreadsheet Concepts in Business | Credit Hours: 2 | |
This course introduces beginning and advanced spreadsheet concepts using Microsoft Excel. Students will apply procedures and processes to experiential business application case projects. |
ECON 312 - Microeconomics | Credit Hours: 3 | |
This course is an introduction to the concepts and tools of microeconomic analysis. The purpose is to give students a comprehensive understanding of the principles of economics that apply to the functions of individual decision makers, both consumers and producers, within the larger economic system. It places primary emphasis on the nature and functions of product markets, and includes the study of factor markets and the role of government in promoting greater efficiency and equity in the economy. PrerequisitesPlacement in MATH-099 or higher |
FINC 307 - Business Finance | Credit Hours: 3 | |
This course provides an overview of a firm's investment and financing decisions from the perspective of the corporate manager. The time-value of money, sources and costs of short-term and long-term financing, financial analysis and interpretation, capital budgeting, and cost of capital determination are studied. PrerequisitesACCT-242 and MTHS-135 |
BUSN 353 - Global Business | Credit Hours: 3 | |
A study of the special problems involved in doing business across national boundaries, with emphasis on the economic basis for trade and the impact of religious, cultural, and political environment on business practice. PrerequisitesBUSN-205 |
MGMT 205 - Principles of Business Management | Credit Hours: 3 | |
A study of the managerial process which emphasizes the management functions of planning and decision making, organizing, leading, and controlling with an integration of the trends and applications for global and contemporary management practices. PrerequisitesENGL-110 |
MGMT 461 - Operations Management | Credit Hours: 3 | |
The course explores the fundamental concepts, models, and techniques of operations in the business firm. Topics include development and control of the system's inputs (materials, time, and energies), the system's output (goods, services and ideas), and the transformation process (flows, facilities, and operating centers). PrerequisitesBUSN-261 and BUSN-307 |
MGMT 497 - Strategic Management | Credit Hours: 3 | |
This course introduces the key concepts, tools, and principles of strategy formulation and competitive analysis. It is concerned with managerial decisions and actions that affect the performance and survival of business enterprises. The course is focused on information, analyses, organizational processes, skills, and business judgment managers must use to devise strategies, position their businesses, define firm boundaries and maximize long-term profits in the face of uncertainty and competition. PrerequisitesMKTG-309, BUSN-461, ECON-311, ECON-312 |
MKTG 209 - Principles of Marketing | Credit Hours: 3 | |
This course is an introduction to the nature and functions of marketing. It includes the study of the integrated activities utilized in the movement of goods and services from producer to consumer while addressing governmental and consumer relationships. This course investigates the processes and methods of product development, promotion, distribution, and pricing. |
Major Electives - Credit Hours: 6
Select six hours from the following courses:
ACCT 281,282,283 - Special Topics in Accounting | Credit Hours: 1 | |
Courses used to comply with requests for special topics and studies in Accounting. Lecture hours will vary with the courses taught. May be repeated for credit. PrerequisitesWill vary according to topic. |
ACCT 282 - Special Topics in Accounting | Credit Hours: 2 | |
A course used to comply with requests for special topics and studies in accounting. Lecture hours will vary with the courses taught. May be repeated for credit. PrerequisitesWill vary according to topic. |
ACCT 283 - Special Topics in Accounting | Credit Hours: 3 | |
A course used to comply with requests for special topics and studies in accounting. Lecture hours will vary with the courses taught. May be repeated for credit. PrerequisitesWill vary according to topic. |
ACCT 381,382,383 - Special Topics in Accounting | Credit Hours: 1 | |
Courses used to comply with requests for special topics and studies in Accounting. Lecture hours will vary with the courses taught. May be repeated for credit. PrerequisitesWill vary according to topic. |
ACCT 382 - Special Topics in Accounting | Credit Hours: 2 | |
A course used to comply with requests for special topics and studies in accounting. Lecture hours will vary with the courses taught. May be repeated for credit. PrerequisitesWill vary according to topic. |
ACCT 383 - Special Topics in Accounting | Credit Hours: 3 | |
A course used to comply with requests for special topics and studies in accounting. Lecture hours will vary with the courses taught. May be repeated for credit. PrerequisitesWill vary according to topic. |
ACCT 411 - Advanced Auditing | Credit Hours: 3 | |
A continuation of ACCT-410 with emphasis on specific tests of controls and substantive tests performed in the audit process, and application of audit tests needed for evidence gathering purposes and completion of the audit process, through an audit simulation. PrerequisitesACCT-410 with a grade of C- or better |
ACCT 443 - Advanced Managerial Accounting | Credit Hours: 3 | |
An advanced study of managerial accounting for management and accounting students including, job-order costing, process accounting activity based costing, performance measurement and differential analysis and capital budgeting decision, analysis and cash flow. PrerequisitesACCT-343 with a grade of C or better |
ACCT 481,482,483 - Special Topics in Accounting | Credit Hours: 1 | |
Courses used to comply with requests for special topics and studies in Accounting. Lecture hours will vary with the courses taught. May be repeated for credit. PrerequisitesWill vary according to topic. |
ACCT 482 - Special Topics in Accounting | Credit Hours: 2 | |
A course used to comply with requests for special topics and studies in accounting. Lecture hours will vary with the courses taught. May be repeated for credit. PrerequisitesWill vary according to topic. |
ACCT 483 - Special Topics in Accounting | Credit Hours: 3 | |
A course used to comply with requests for special topics and studies in accounting. Lecture hours will vary with the courses taught. May be repeated for credit. PrerequisitesWill vary according to topic. |
ACCT 490 - Accounting Information Systems | Credit Hours: 3 | |
A study of the integration of accounting and information systems with topics covered such as databases, business intelligence, business processes, internal controls, security, and information technology auditing. Focus will be on the ability to interpret converging information. PrerequisitesACCT-372 with a grade of C- or better |
ACCT 492 - Applied Research in Accounting | Credit Hours: 1 to 6 | |
Applied research is designed to provide practical field experience for upper level department majors and minors. Its intent is to provide an environment wherein students can apply theoretical concepts learned in the traditional classroom setting to situations in an internship site. Applied research is an extension of the classroom that provides a bridge for students to future employment opportunities, and allows them to exercise their faith-based values in a supervised work environment. Prerequisites3.0 GPA, approval of application, at least junior status before internship semester, enrolled as a business major or minor OR approval of instructor |
Subtotal Specialty Area Requirements: 68
Collateral Requirements
ECON 311 - Macroeconomics | Credit Hours: 3 | |
This course provides a comprehensive overview of macroeconomics. It examines both long-run and short-run macroeconomic issues. Topics include economic growth, income inequality, unemployment, inflation, stabilization policy, government debt and deficits, international trade, exchange rates, and financial crises. Students will be exposed to both macroeconomic theory and contemporary macroeconomic issues. Special emphasis is placed on developing economic tools and applying those tools to contemporary issues. PrerequisitesPlacement in MATH-099 or higher |
MTHS 135 - Introduction to Statistics | Credit Hours: 3 | |
An introduction to techniques for collecting, analyzing, and interpreting data. The primary emphasis is on the analysis of data sets to facilitate informed decision-making processes. Topics include sampling methods, summaries of data, descriptive statistics, probability, distributions, correlation, and regression. PrerequisitesACT mathematics score of 19 or SAT equivalent, or completion of MTHS-099 with a grade of C or better, or placement by the math placement exam. |
Subtotal Collateral Requirements: 6
Electives - Total Hours: 2
Total Hours in Program: 120
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