Accounting, BS
Bachelor of Science in Accounting (620000BS)
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)
College of Business Undergraduate Programs
http://www.uakron.edu/business/advising
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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 (DPR) 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
Code | Title | Hours |
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General Education Requirements * | 35 | |
Additional Business Requirements | 4 | |
College of Business Core | 42 | |
Accounting Required Courses | 27 | |
Accounting Electives | 9 | |
Free Elective | 3 | |
Total Hours | 120 |
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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
Code | Title | Hours |
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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 Foundations | 12 | |
Mathematics, Statistics and Logic: 3 credit hours | ||
Speaking: 3 credit hours | ||
Introduction to Public Speaking | ||
or COMM:106 | Effective Oral Communication | |
Writing: 6 credit hours | ||
English Composition I | ||
English Composition II | ||
Breadth of Knowledge | 22 | |
Arts/Humanities: 9 credit hours | ||
Natural Sciences: 7 credit hours | ||
Social Sciences: 6 credit hours | ||
Principles of Microeconomics | ||
Introduction to Sociology | ||
Diversity | ||
Domestic Diversity | ||
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 Hours | 34 |
Additional Business Requirements
Code | Title | Hours |
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General Education Mathematics Requirement | ||
MATH:145 | Algebra for Calculus 1 | 4 |
Required Business Courses | ||
BUSN:110 | College of Business Success Seminar 2 | |
BUSN:111 | Professional Development Seminar | |
Recommended Business Courses | ||
BUSN:200 | Personal Leadership Skills | |
Total Hours | 4 |
- 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
Code | Title | Hours |
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ECON:201 | Principles of Macroeconomics 2 | 3 |
or ECON:244 | Introduction to Economic Analysis | |
BUSN:230 | Business Communication | 3 |
ACCT:201 | Accounting Principles I 3 | 3 |
ACCT:202 | Accounting Principles II 3 | 3 |
ACCT:250 | Spreadsheet Modeling & Decision Analysis 3 | 3 |
ACCT:424 | Business Law | 3 |
FIN:301 | Principles of Finance | 3 |
MGMT:304 | Business Statistics | 3 |
MGMT:201 | Management: Principles & Concepts | 3 |
MGMT:305 | Business Analytics | 3 |
MGMT:490 | Strategic Management | 3 |
SCM:330 | Principles of Supply Chain and Operations Management | 3 |
MKTG:205 | Marketing Principles | 3 |
INTB:205 | International Business | 3 |
Total Hours | 42 |
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Student must also have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 across the College of Business Core.
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Students cannot get credit for both ECON:201 and ECON:244.
- 3
Accounting majors must complete with a grade of C or better.
Accounting Required Courses
Code | Title | Hours |
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Must be admitted to the Accounting Major to take the courses below: | ||
ACCT:301 | Cost Management and Control | 3 |
ACCT:320 | Accounting Systems and Internal Control | 3 |
ACCT:321 | Financial Reporting and Analysis I 1 | 3 |
ACCT:322 | Financial Reporting and Analysis II | 3 |
ACCT:330 | Contemporary Federal Taxation | 3 |
ACCT:420 | Advanced Financial Reporting and Analysis | 3 |
ACCT:431 | Business Entity Taxation | 3 |
ACCT:440 | Assurance Services and Professional Responsibilities | 3 |
ACCT:450 | Advanced Applied Analytics & Decision Analysis | 3 |
Total Hours | 27 |
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Accounting majors must complete with a grade of C or better.
Accounting Electives
Code | Title | Hours |
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Select three of the following: | 9 | |
Information Systems Security | ||
International Financial Reporting & Analysis | ||
Information Systems Audit & Control | ||
Advanced Managerial Accounting | ||
Governmental Accounting | ||
Special Topics in Accounting | ||
Experiential Learning in Tax | ||
Experiential Learning in Accounting 1 | ||
Total Hours | 9 |
- 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
Code | Title | Hours |
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Free Elective 1 | 3 | |
Total Hours | 3 |
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Students may take any course offered at The University of Akron to fulfill the 120 credit hour requirement.
Graduation Requirements – Review DPR 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
1st Year | ||
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Fall Semester | Hours | |
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 |
Hours | 17-19 | |
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 | |
Hours | 14 | |
2nd Year | ||
Fall Semester | ||
ECON:200 | Principles of Microeconomics | 3 |
BUSN:230 | Business Communication | 3 |
ACCT:201 | Accounting Principles I 4 | 3 |
ACCT:250 | Spreadsheet Modeling & Decision Analysis 4 | 3 |
MKTG:205 | Marketing Principles | 3 |
Hours | 15 | |
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 | |
Hours | 15 | |
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 |
Hours | 15 | |
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 |
Hours | 12 | |
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 | |
Hours | 18 | |
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 | |
Hours | 16 | |
Total Hours | 122-124 |
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Must have a C or higher in this course.
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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)
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Students may complete any course at the University of Akron to satisfy this requirement.