強生威爾士大學(xué)

The Accounting bachelor’s degree program prepares students for the wide range of career opportunities available to accounting professionals. Students in the program receive a solid foundation in accounting theory and practice as well as in the areas of business, communication and general studies.

Upon completion of the program, graduates are expected to:

• Apply the major concepts, skills and values of the accounting profession.
• Communicate effectively to diverse audiences, purposes and situations through a variety of professional methods required in the field of accounting.
• Use decision-support tools to solve problems and facilitate organizational processes.
• Identify, analyze and resolve ethical issues related to accounting decisions.
• Identify and analyze global business issues and transactions and apply the appropriate accounting technical skills necessary to address issues and record transactions.

Students completing the program are well positioned for entry-level opportunities in public accounting firms and similarly challenging opportunities in private, governmental and nonprofit organizations. Positions include staff accountants, cost accountants, tax accountants and auditors.

To maximize the benefits of choosing electives, and because of different state requirements, students desiring to sit for the Uniform Certified Public Accountants examination are urged to contact their faculty advisor early in the program.

Students who maintain at least a 2.00 grade point average may have the opportunity to participate in internship opportunities either on or off campus. By participating in an internship, students receive professionally focused experience by performing accounting functions for various departments within the university and organizations outside the university, and may graduate with experience in such areas as accounts payable, accounts receivable and general ledger.