The Accounting Emphasis offered by the Martin V. Smith School of Business and Economics equips students with essential knowledge in accounting, financial reporting, taxation, and auditing. The program is designed to prepare students for careers in accounting as well as professional certification exams such as the CPA and CMA.
Second Year Courses:
- ACCT 210: Financial Accounting
- ACCT 220: Managerial Accounting
Third Year Courses:
- ACCT 300: Applied Managerial Accounting
- ACCT 310: Intermediate Accounting
Forth Year Courses:
- ACCT 320: Accounting Information Systems & Data Analytics
- ACCT 330: Federal Taxation
- ACCT 420: Auditing & Analytics
- ACCT 430: Advance Accounting
Students may take additional classes such as ACCT 490: Special Topics and ACCT 492: Internship.
Upon completing the program, students will meet the minimum accounting education requirements to sit for:
- California CPA Exam
- CMA Exam
Students are encouraged to participate in the Accounting Club, a student-run organization guided by a faculty advisor. The club offers networking opportunities with industry professionals and organizes field trips to regional accounting firms and corporations, helping students prepare for successful careers in accounting.