Accounting

The undergraduate Accounting major is a 120-unit program. The program provides transition to our specialized M.S. in Accounting and Business Advisory Services, which is designed to complete the 150 units required for Certified Public Accountant (CPA) licensing in Maryland and many other states.

In order to assure that students have retained critical information from prior courses, students take a comprehensive examination on business content as part of the capstone course, MNGT 481. The results of this examination serve as 10 percent of the MNGT 481 grade. MNGT 481 requires senior standing and completion of FIN 331, MKTG 341, MNGT 361, EBTM 365 and BUSX 301. MNGT 481 is only taught during the fall and spring semesters. 

Goals and Learning Objectives (LO):

College of Business and Economics Goals

CBE Goal 1: Know and Apply Core Knowledge and Concepts

CBE LO1a: Our Graduates will possess core accounting knowledge and an understanding of the accounting cycle to develop, measure, analyze, validate, and communicate financial and non-financial information.

Accounting Goals

Goal 1: Research, Prepare, Analyze and Communicate Financial, Regulatory and Other Statements/Information

LO1a: Our graduates will be able to apply relevant accounting and regulatory standards in order to conduct the necessary research for and prepare financial, regulatory, and other important accounting documents.

LO1b: Our graduates will be able to communicate the findings of their analyses and interpretations of financial, regulatory, and other important accounting documents.

Goal 2: Use and Apply Technological Tools and Analytical Methods

LO2: Our graduates will be able to utilize accounting software to process transactions, analyze data, and produce a variety of financial reports.

Goal 3: Understand the importance of ethical behavior in the accounting profession

LO3: Our graduates will be able to understand and apply the precepts of accounting ethics to situations that they will encounter in their professional careers.

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