Accounting, B.S.

The Accounting program provides students with the technical and professional skills needed in the ever-changing, faced-paced accounting profession.  An accounting degree opens opportunities in the traditional areas of accounting – auditing, taxation, and financial reporting – and offers the foundation for more specialized areas such as information systems, risk management, fraud and forensics, sustainability reporting, and IT assurance.  The accounting curriculum prepares students for careers in public accounting, corporate accounting, consulting, government and nonprofit organization, and tax services; and provides foundational coursework for CPA licensure and other professional certifications.

After completing the Accounting program, students will understand the various functions of accounting and the underlying principles and concepts of accounting theory and possess the ability to apply these principles to accounting problems, situations, and hands-on projects. The program focuses on building technical competence, analytical abilities, communication and interpersonal skills, and ethical conduct while providing a balance of liberal arts, business, and accounting courses.

The BS in Accounting is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP) for regular business programs and separate accounting accreditation.

Program Outcomes

 A graduate of Maryville University with a major in accounting should be able to:

1. Summarize the concepts, processes, and regulations of the major areas of accounting.
2. Discuss the breadth and responsibility of the accounting profession in a global society and its interrelationship with other business functions.
3. Use decision modeling skills with appropriate technology to resolve accounting issues in an ethically responsible manner.
4. Professionally communicate financial information, accounting positions, and research at a level appropriate to the recipient, both orally and in writing.
5. Discuss implications of emerging issues and adaptations to changing technology in accounting.