Accounting
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    Accounting

    University of Arizona
    University of Arizona
    United States of America
    United States of America, Tucson
    University Rank:#293
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    Duration4 year(s)
    Tuition Fee
    USD 58,523 / Year
    Next IntakeAugust 21, 2023

    Accounting

    About

    If you have a strong interest in finance and analyzing information, consider majoring in Accounting in the University of Arizona's high-ranking Eller College of Management. Accountants compile, analyze and report financial data. Students wishing to earn their Bachelor of Science in Business Administration in Accounting must apply to the Eller College of Management, a separate process from admissions to the University of Arizona. Undergraduates must complete 21 accounting units and 30 professional core units. In their final semester, along with taking four required accounting courses, students immerse themselves in a capstone experience that's unique to them. Accounting students can apply for several scholarships to support their journey through higher education. Graduates go on to find work with corporations, small businesses, nonprofit organizations, government agencies and accounting firms.
    • Critical Thinking; Demonstrates the ability to portray an understanding of a complex technical topic by processing information to form an objective analysis. Understand the industry environment and company strategies. Compare firm performance, risks and growth. Perform valuation analyses and identify investment opportunities for investors. Use mathematical models and perform statistical data analysis in support of business decision-making using appropriate software.
    • Written Communication; Write appropriately for a given audience with conciseness, clarity, strong organization, and in a professional format. Effectively utilizes financial data in a written report to communicate ideas with appropriately integrated supporting analyses.
    • Communication; Effectively utilize financial data in a written report to communicate ideas with appropriately integrated supporting analyses.
    • Verbal Communication; Prepare and deliver a professional presentation on a business topic using appropriate business software.
    • Teamwork; 1) Provide and receive feedback, ideas, and instruction in a professional manner. 2) Organize tasks and delegate responsibility to complete collaborative projects in a timely manner. 3) Explain the impact of each team member (including self) on the collaborative project and role each member plays. Organize tasks and delegate responsibility to complete collaborative projects in a timely manner. Explain the impact of each team member (including self) on the collaborative project and role each member plays.
    • Technical Knowledge; Explains concepts and techniques from core accounting subject matter including financial accounting, managerial accounting, accounting information systems, auditing and tax. Demonstrates ability to apply tax laws to a set of data in preparation of an individual tax return.
    • Technology; Demonstrates the ability to appropriately use software and technology in the business environment. Successfully utilizes tax return software to prepare an individual tax return. Demonstrates ability to create a logical and efficient excel spreadsheet utilizing formulas to derive result. Provides analysis and effectively articulates their understanding of the results.
    • Ethics/Social Responsibility; Identifies ethical dilemmas and develops appropriate courses of action that consider the well-being of others and society.
    • Career and Placement; Leverages skills and experiences for career success
    • Outcomes/Student Satisfaction; Able to articulate program objectives and assess whether those objectives were achieved at the end of the program.

    Disciplines

    Eller College of Management

    Requirements

    Entry Requirements

    The specific admission requirements relating to Jordan are as follows:

    Required Documentation: High School Transcripts

    Minimum Overall Grade Required: 80 or B equivalent

    Required Certification (if completed secondary/high school): 4 year bachelor

    Undergraduate English Language Proficiency Required: Yes

    Graduate English Language Proficiency Required: Yes

    English Requirements

    • PTEMin 53
    • IELTSMin 6
    • TOEFLMin 70

    Career

    • Financial planning
    • Corporate finance
    • Nonprofit
    • Government
    • Public accounting

    Fee Information

    Application Fee 85

    How to Apply

    • The online application takes 30-45 minutes to complete.
    • Within two days of submitting your application, you’ll receive an email with instructions on how to check your application status online using the Future Wildcat portal.
    • At least once a week be sure to check the email account you used to apply for updates about your admission status, which may require you to take some action.
    • Once your application is complete, you’ll typically be notified of your admission decision within 2 weeks.
    • Admission decisions are announced by email; your admission packet will come in the mail later.
    • Be sure to check your email regularly after you’ve been admitted, so you can take the next steps for enrollment.

    Accounting

    University of Arizona

    University of Arizona

    United States of America

    United States of America, Tucson

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