2014-2015 Academic Catalog 
    
    Mar 28, 2024  
2014-2015 Academic Catalog [Archived Catalog]

Accounting Systems & Forensics, B. S.


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The Accounting Systems & Forensics program meets the dynamic needs of students interested in careers in forensic accounting, IT audit, system assurance services and small business accounting services.  This degree gives the accounting student a competitive advantage in today’s global business environment with rapidly changing technology.

Students will develop skills that allow them to be involved in accounting system development, from planning and analysis to design and implementation.  Topics include accounting database design and development, business process mapping, accounting software, data analytics, internal control, cybersecurity, IT Audit and forensic accounting.

 

Business Core Requirement


All majors in the School of Business must complete a business core of 36 - 39 credit hours.

Note:


All majors in the School of Business must take a minimum of MATH 117 College Algebra.

CPA Examination Eligibility


To be eligible for the CPA Examination in Missouri and many other states, candidates are required to complete 150 credit hours of college level course work.  To satisfy the 150-hour requirement, Maryville University offers dual degrees in Accounting and Accounting Systems & Forensics.  To learn more about how you can obtain dual degrees in Accounting and Accounting Systems & Forensics to meet the CPA Exam requirements, contact your advisor.  For additional information about  the CPA exam, go to www.cpa-exam.org.

 

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