2018-2019 Academic Catalog 
    
    Mar 29, 2024  
2018-2019 Academic Catalog [Archived Catalog]

Accounting Information Systems, B. S.


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The Accounting Information Systems 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, cyber security, IT Audit and forensic accounting.

 

General Education Requirements for Business Majors


Humanities


  • Take five courses from at least three of the following subjects: COMM, ENGL, HUM, MUS, PHIL, REL, and foreign language

Social Science


  • Take 1 course from the following subjects: GEOG, HIST, PSCI, PSYC, SOC, and WS.

Natural Science


  • Take 1 course from the following subjects: BIOL, CHEM, ENV, PHYS, SCI or SUST.

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 Information Systems.  We also offer a Master of Science in Accounting.   To learn more about how you can obtain dual degrees in Accounting and Accounting Information Systems 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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