General Accounting, B.S.

Contact

Office of Undergraduate Programs, 215 Whitman School of Management, 315-443-2361

Faculty

Susan Albring, Kofi Appiah Okyere, Michael Chin, Joseph Comprix, David Harris, Lihong Liang, MaryAnn Monforte, Craig Nichols, John Petosa, Willie Reddic, Sebastian Tideman, Alex Thevaranjan, Ginger Wagner, Joyce Zadzilka

Description

The major programs in accounting provide students with the academic training and experience needed to become professional accountants. Job opportunities include careers in public accounting, business and industry, not-for-profit organizations, and government. The Accounting program is designed for students who plan to enter public accounting or other professional accounting fields. The General Accounting program is appropriate for individuals who plan to enter other areas of accounting or to complement other programs of study.

Major Requirements: 15 credits

3 Required Classes (9 credits)

Select 2 electives from the following courses (6 credits):

Student Learning Outcomes

In addition to the comprehensive learning outcomes listed in the Whitman School’s Undergraduate Education description, students in this major are expected to achieve the following additional learning outcomes:

1. Prepare corporate financial statements. Identify and apply all steps of the accounting cycle

2. Research financial accounting, auditing, and tax issues to develop appropriate recommendations and conclusions