Accounting, BS

Mission

The Bachelor of Science in Accounting is for students who seek success in accounting careers and associated certifications like the Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Management Accountant (CMA), and Certified Internal Auditor (CIA). The program is designed based on the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) requirements, allowing students to learn from basic principles to advanced topics, covering the significant areas of financial, managerial, auditing, tax, and accounting systems. Students are also exposed to core business areas, such as finance, economics, business law, and ethics. The program is open to practitioners and students seeking to develop into professional leaders for a competitive global environment.

Program Goals

1. Ensure students gain a solid foundation in accounting principles, financial, managerial, and tax accounting, auditing, and accounting technologies, preparing students for professional certifications and practice.
2. Enable students to understand and apply ethical principles, legal requirements, and regulatory frameworks in accounting and business decision-making.
3. Prepare students to interpret financial data, evaluate business scenarios, and make data-driven decisions using logical and analytical reasoning.

Program Educational Outcomes

Graduates of the accounting program will have the ability to:

1. Apply GAAP and other accounting frameworks to prepare financial statements.
2. To apply auditing principles to audit businesses and other entities.
3. Process financial transactions throughout the accounting cycle.
4. Demonstrate competency in preparing financial statements and statements of Cash Flows.
5. Apply cost accounting concepts in problem-solving situations
6. Apply basic individual and business taxation concepts
7. Apply accounting technologies to solve accounting and auditing problems.