Accounting Major

The expected Program Learning Outcomes for this major are:

• Demonstrate:
  • an understanding of current accounting topics including new pronouncements.
  • basic accounting knowledge through application during internships.
  • mastery of year-end accounting cycle.
  • professional oral presentation skills.
  • professional writing skills.
• Demonstrate the ability to:
  • compare and discuss several and various debt financing alternatives.
  • conduct accounting research from FASB codification.
  • conduct research on accounting topics using the Internal Revenue Code.
  • create and interpret the Statement of Cash Flows financial statement.
  • prepare a comprehensive corporate tax return.
  • prepare a comprehensive individual tax return.
  • prepare, in good order, a comprehensive set of financial statements.
  • prepare, in good order, a consolidated set of financial statements.
  • prepare, in good order, a Cost Budget using Excel.
  • prepare, in good order, a governmental set of financial statements.
  • prepare pro-forma financial statements for a business start-up.
  • prepare the Standard Audit Report.
  • prepare worksheet eliminating entries for consolidated financial statements for a business combination.
  • provide analysis from in-depth 10K research.
• Students will complete a series of professional development activities.