The Accounting Bachelor of Science degree program provides students with an understanding of theory and applications related to an accounting environment, including training in the areas of performance analysis, budgeting, managing controls, taxation, and auditing. The Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting prepares professionals for jobs in private businesses, government or nonprofit agencies, and public accounting firms. The program has been developed as a completion program for students who have graduated from an accredited associate degree program in Accounting, or a related area, or who have earned college credit equivalent to such a degree. Additional coursework may be required in order to meet the prerequisites of the courses included in the Accounting program."
Possible Job Titles
Accountant, Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Assistant Controller, Auditor, Clerk, Bookkeeper, Financial Analyst, Payroll Specialist, Tax Specialist
Skills, Tasks & Knowledge of the Job
- Determine record of assets, liabilities, profit and loss, tax liability, or other financial activities within an organization
- Utilize fundamentals in theories, principles, and terminology of professional accounting environment
- Manage budgets, controls and tax planning
- Recommend improvements or revisions in accounting procedures
- Tools: Personal computers and accounting software
Typical Work Environments
- Many types of corporate, financial, non-profit, and governmental agencies and offices
- Self-employment
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