Accounting B.S.

Accounting is an information system that represents the economic resources and responsibilities of business or non-business enterprises. Monitored over time, it is used as a decision-making tool for allocating resources and evaluating responsibilities.

Accounting information affects major economic decisions that have national and international impact. The accounting program teaches analytical, theoretical, communication, and leadership skills necessary for effective accounting and advancement in public, private, and government careers.

The program prepares students to become accountants in business and government by providing accounting, business, and liberal education courses.

Program outcomes:
- Use computer technology for accounting spreadsheet applications and general ledger accounting functions and demonstrate overall literacy in technology
- Develop and demonstrate skills in financial and cost accounting systems that are common to most businesses
- Develop and demonstrate skills in US tax fundamentals for individuals and businesses
- Demonstrate skills and knowledge in auditing
- Demonstrate competencies in ethical decision making
- Demonstrate knowledge of liberal education that provides a foundation for the applied curriculum
- Demonstrate a commitment to continuing professional development
- Demonstrate skills in communication, working with others, and critical thinking