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Apr 19, 2024
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2012-2013 Academic Catalog [Archived Catalog]
Accounting, B.S.
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An Accounting degree opens opportunities in traditional areas of accounting such as auditing and tax services, but also in new growth areas including environmental accounting, forensic accounting, international accounting and information technology services. The accounting curriculum prepares students for careers in public accounting, corporate accounting, consulting, government and nonprofit organizations, and taxation; and offers adequate coursework for those students planning to sit for professional examinations such as the CPA and CMA examinations.
The Accounting program provides students an understanding of the various functions of accounting, the underlying principles and concepts of accounting theory, and the application of these principles to accounting problems, situations and hands-on projects. The program focuses on building technical competence, analytical abilities, communication and interpersonal skills, and cultural awareness, while providing a balance of liberal arts, business and accounting courses.
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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. Accounting Major Requirements
Accounting majors complete 31 credit hours in accounting, including six elective hours that allow students to focus on a more specific area of interest or proficiency. Note:
Accounting majors must also take an ethics course.
CPA Examination Eligibility
To be eligible to sit for the CPA Examination in Missouri and many other states, candidates are required to complete 150 credit hours of college level course work. Maryville offers several approaches to satisfy this requirement. One approach is to obtain degrees in both Accounting and Accounting Systems & Forensics. A second way to meet the 150-hour requirement is through the Early Access to the MBA Program, which allows a transition into the University’s MBA Program during the senior year. Further, students can complete the additional hours for CPA Exam eligibility by focusing on another discipline in addition to accounting. Students should contact their adviser for more information and guidance. For additional information regarding the CPA exam, go to www.cpa-exam.org. |
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