Accounting
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Admission Requirements
Students may initially declare an "-Interest" based major in this subject, but must still meet additional requirements to be formally accepted into the degree program.
Before a business major can be admitted to the Coles College Undergraduate Professional Program and enroll in any upper-division business courses (3000-4000 level), she or he must meet the Coles Sophomore GPA Requirement. This involves earning an Adjusted GPA of 3.00 or greater for the following seven courses:
- ACCT 2101 Principles of Accounting I
- ACCT 2102 Principles of Accounting II
- ECON 2106 Principles of Microeconomics
- ECON 2105 Principles of Macroeconomics
- ECON 2300 Business Statistics
- IS 2200 Information Systems & Communications
- BLAW 2200 Legal and Ethical Environment of Business
Students should also take BUSA 2150. Successful completion of this course is a requirement for admission to the Coles Undergraduate Professional Program.
General Education Core IMPACTS Curriculum Requirements Specific to This Major
M: MATH 1111 or higher
Double Owl Pathways
Related Minors or Certificates Available
- Accounting Minor
- Business Fundamentals Certificate
Sample Classes
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ACCT 3200: Concepts in Federal Taxation
Focuses on the fundamental principles and concepts applicable to tax liability determination and tax planning, including an introduction to tax research methodology.
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ACCT 4150: Auditing and Assurance
This course teaches audit theory, attestation, and assurance services. It focuses on the concepts of risk, control, evidence, and ethics for financial reporting and internal control purposes.
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ACCT 4300: International Accounting
Introduction to accounting-related skills, tools, and knowledge sets useful in the context of investment in and management of international enterprises. Covers translation of foreign currency financial statements, accounting for foreign-currency transactions and hedges, comparative accounting and disclosure, ethics and other relevant topics.
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ACCT 4800: Fraud and Forensic Accounting
This course will introduce students to a variety of fraud topics, including occupational fraud and fraudulent financial reporting. In addition, the students will explore the foundations of forensic accounting, including fraud examination techniques. The course uses a mix of articles, cases, and classroom discussion.