Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration in Accounting

Professionally trained accountants serve in diverse roles in private business, government, nonprofit organizations, and other entities. After meeting the state requirements, many accounting graduates pursue careers as certified public accountants. Undergraduate Business Foundation: Demonstrate critical thinking and analytical skills; Demonstrate competent oral and written communication skills; Demonstrate competent leadership skills; Demonstrate understanding of the body of knowledge encompassed by the UG Business Foundation courses. Accounting (ACCT): Recommend a course of action in an external reporting situation using accounting standards to justify your rationale; Propose alternatives in a managerial decision context using cost analysis to support your reasoning; Evaluate the tax implications of an economic transaction by researching and applying authoritative tax codes; Assess how business risks relate to risks in internal controls, financial reporting, and/or audit; Weigh the ethical, stakeholder, and stewardship implications of an accounting decision.