Accounting, BS

Bachelor of Science in Accounting (620000BS)

More on the Accounting major

The George W. Daverio School of Accountancy prepares students to become competent and responsible accounting professionals and business leaders. Accounting is essential for planning, decision-making, control and performance evaluation in all types of organizations, including business, government and non-profit entities. An accounting major offers a wide range of opportunities for future success as a professional. Professional certification is vital for accounting professionals. The School of Accountancy's undergraduate accounting degree prepares you to pursue certifications such as certified public accountant (CPA), certified management accountant (CMA), certified internal auditor, and certified information systems auditor. 

Requirements for Admission

  • 2.5 average cumulative
  • English Composition I and II (ENGL 111 & ENGL 112)
  • Speech requirement (COMM 105 or COMM 106)
  • College Algebra (MATH 145) or Calculus with Business Applications (MATH 210)
  • Principles of Microeconomics (ECON 200) or Principles of Macroeconomics (ECON 201)
  • One of the following courses:
    • Accounting Principles I (ACCT 201)
    • Spreadsheet Modeling & Decision Analysis (ACCT 250)
    • Introduction to Entrepreneurship (ENTRE 201)
    • Legal & Social Environment of Business (BLAW 220)
    • Marketing Principles (MKTG 205)

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The following information has official approval of The George W. Daverio School of Accountancy and The College of Business, but is intended only as a supplemental guide. Official degree requirements are established at the time of transfer and admission to the degree-granting college. Students should refer to the Degree Progress Report (Stellic) which is definitive for graduation requirements. Completion of this degree within the identified time frame below is contingent upon many factors, including but not limited to: class availability, total number of required credits, work schedule, finances, family, course drops/withdrawals, successfully passing courses, prerequisites, among others. The transfer process is completed through an appointment with your academic advisor. 

Three year accelerated option: for first time students who have earned credits for at least the first year of courses. Credits can be earned through qualifying scores on appropriate Advanced Placement (AP) exams or through College Credit Plus Program (CCP) courses. Credits for qualifying AP scores or CCP courses are determined by the appropriate academic department. Departments may assign varied course credit, depending on the student’s score on an AP exam or grade in a CCP course. Students may also receive credit by examination or via placement tests, where appropriate.

Requirements

Summary

General Education Requirements *35
Additional Business Requirements4
College of Business Core42
Accounting Required Courses27
Accounting Electives9
Free Elective3
Total Hours120
 
*

Several courses required for the major also satisfy General Education requirements. The University minimum of 36 credits are required for General Education and credit for these courses will apply to multiple requirements. 

Recommended General Education Courses

Students pursuing a bachelor’s degree must complete the following General Education coursework. Diversity courses may also fulfill major or Breadth of Knowledge requirements. Integrated and Applied Learning courses may also fulfill requirements in the major.
Students are not required to enroll in the specific courses listed below. However, to facilitate successful degree completion, the academic department strongly encourages completion of the following recommendations.
Academic Foundations12
Mathematics, Statistics and Logic: 3 credit hours
Speaking: 3 credit hours
COMM 105
Introduction to Public Speaking
or COMM 106
 Effective Oral Communication
Writing: 6 credit hours
ENGL 111
English Composition I
ENGL 112
English Composition II
Breadth of Knowledge 22
Arts/Humanities: 9 credit hours
Natural Sciences: 7 credit hours
Social Sciences: 6 credit hours
ECON 200
Principles of Microeconomics
SOCIO 100
Introduction to Sociology
Diversity
Domestic Diversity
SOCIO 100
Introduction to Sociology
Global Diversity
Integrated and Applied Learning
Select one class from one of the following subcategories:
Complex Issues Facing Society
Capstone
Review the General Education Requirements page for detailed course listings.
Total Hours34

Additional Business Requirements

General Education Mathematics Requirement
MATH 145Algebra for Calculus 14
Required Business Courses
BUSN 110College of Business Success Seminar 2
BUSN 111Professional Development Seminar
Recommended Business Courses
BUSN 200Personal Leadership Skills
Total Hours4
1

MATH 145 Algebra for Calculus needs to be completed with a C- or better.

2

Only required for new first-year students. Transfer students are excluded from this requirement.

College of Business Core1

ECON 201Principles of Macroeconomics 23
or ECON 244 Introduction to Economic Analysis
BUSN 230Business Communication 33
or COMM 235 Business and Professional Communication
ACCT 201Accounting Principles I 43
ACCT 202Accounting Principles II 43
ACCT 250Spreadsheet Modeling & Decision Analysis 43
ACCT 424Business Law3
FIN 301Principles of Finance3
MGMT 304Business Statistics3
MGMT 201Management: Principles & Concepts3
MGMT 305Business Analytics3
MGMT 490Strategic Management3
SCM 330Principles of Supply Chain and Operations Management3
MKTG 205Marketing Principles3
INTB 205International Business3
Total Hours42
1

Student must also have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 across the College of Business Core. 

2

Students cannot get credit for both ECON 201 and ECON 244.  

3

Students cannot get credit for both BUSN 320 and COMM 235.

4

Accounting majors must complete with a grade of C or better.

Accounting Required Courses

Must be admitted to the Accounting Major to take the courses below:
ACCT 301Cost Management and Control3
ACCT 320Accounting Systems and Internal Control3
ACCT 321Financial Reporting and Analysis I 13
ACCT 322Financial Reporting and Analysis II3
ACCT 330Contemporary Federal Taxation3
ACCT 420Advanced Financial Reporting and Analysis3
ACCT 431Business Entity Taxation3
ACCT 440Assurance Services and Professional Responsibilities3
ACCT 450Advanced Applied Analytics & Decision Analysis3
Total Hours27
1

Accounting majors must complete with a grade of C or better.

Accounting Electives

Select three of the following:9
ACCT 454
Information Systems Security
ACCT 408
International Financial Reporting & Analysis
ACCT 441
Information Systems Audit & Control
ACCT 460
Advanced Managerial Accounting
ACCT 470
Governmental Accounting
ACCT 490
Special Topics in Accounting
ACCT 475
Experiential Learning in Tax
ACCT 405
Experiential Learning in Accounting 1
Total Hours9
1

Eligibility for ACCT 405

  • Admitted to CBA and minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA
  • Completed or enrolled in ACCT 320 and ACCT 321 
  • Grade of B or better in ACCT 201 and ACCT 202 
  • Requires ACCT 305 as a corequisite (0 credits)

Free Elective 

Free Elective 13
Total Hours3
1

Students may take any course offered at The University of Akron to fulfill the 120 credit hour requirement.

Graduation Requirements – Review Stellic for Status

  • 120 Credit Hours
  • College of Business Residency = Last 15 credits earned in The College of Business
  • UA Residency = Students must complete their final 30 credits in residence at The University of Akron
  • At least 50% of the business core and major course requirements must be earned at The University of Akron
  • Overall GPA = 2.3
  • Major GPA = 2.0
  • Business & Economics GPA = 2.0
  • Business Core Classes GPA = 2.0

Recommended Sequence

Plan of Study Grid
1st Year
Fall SemesterHours
ENGL 111 English Composition I 3
COMM 105
or COMM 106
 Introduction to Public Speaking
or Effective Oral Communication
 3
MATH 145 Algebra for Calculus 4
Arts Requirement 3
Natural Science Requirement 3
BUSN 110 College of Business Success Seminar 1-3
 Hours17-19
Spring Semester
ENGL 112 English Composition II 3
SOCIO 100 Introduction to Sociology 3
BUSN 111 Professional Development Seminar 1
Humanities Requirement 3
Natural Science with Lab Requirement 4
 Hours14
2nd Year
Fall Semester
ECON 200 Principles of Microeconomics 3
BUSN 230
or COMM 235
 Business Communication
or Business and Professional Communication
 3
ACCT 201 Accounting Principles I 4 3
ACCT 250 Spreadsheet Modeling & Decision Analysis 4 3
MKTG 205 Marketing Principles 3
 Hours15
Spring Semester
ECON 201 Principles of Macroeconomics 3
ACCT 202 Accounting Principles II 4 3
MGMT 201 Management: Principles & Concepts 3
INTB 205 International Business 3
Global Diversity/Humanities Requirement 3 3
 Hours15
3rd Year
Fall Semester
ACCT 301 Cost Management and Control 3
ACCT 320 Accounting Systems and Internal Control 3
ACCT 321 Financial Reporting and Analysis I 4 3
MGMT 304 Business Statistics 3
SCM 330 Principles of Supply Chain and Operations Management 3
 Hours15
Spring Semester
ACCT 322 Financial Reporting and Analysis II 3
ACCT 330 Contemporary Federal Taxation 3
FIN 301 Principles of Finance 3
MGMT 305 Business Analytics 3
 Hours12
4th Year
Fall Semester
ACCT 420 Advanced Financial Reporting and Analysis 3
ACCT 424 Business Law 3
ACCT 431 Business Entity Taxation 3
ACCT 440 Assurance Services and Professional Responsibilities 3
ACCT 450 Advanced Applied Analytics & Decision Analysis 3
Accounting Elective 1 5 3
 Hours18
Spring Semester
MGMT 490 Strategic Management 3
Integrated and Applied Learning Requirement 3
Accounting Elective 2 5 3
Accounting Elective 3 5 3
Free Elective 6 4
 Hours16
 Total Hours122-124
4

Must have a C or higher in this course.

5

Students may choose their electives from the following list (9 credits total):

  • ACCT 454 Information Systems Security (3 credits)
  • ACCT 408 International Financial Reporting & Analysis (3 credits)     
  • ACCT 441 Information Systems Audit & Control (3 credits)   
  • ACCT 460 Advanced Managerial Accounting (3 credits)         
  • ACCT 470 Governmental Accounting (3 credits)         
  • ACCT 490 Special Topics in Accounting (3 credits)    
  • ACCT 405 Experiential Learning in Accounting (3 credits)
6

Students may complete any course at the University of Akron to satisfy this requirement.