Accountancy, BS
for the degree of Bachelor of Science Major in Accountancy
The Gies accountancy major combines technical knowledge in accounting, assurance, taxation, and data analytics with professional competencies in critical thinking, communication, leadership, and strategic decision-making. Accountancy majors will study the principles, concepts, and methods used to record and report the transactions and activities of a business entity, as well as the tools and processes to audit and analyze accounting information. Accountancy majors will also study the role of accounting information in shaping and implementing key business strategies. Career opportunities for accountancy majors include positions in audit and assurance services, corporate accounting, taxation, consulting and advisory services, and in governmental and not-for-profit entities.
In addition to the accountancy major requirements, students in accountancy must meet the University General Education requirements and the College of Business core requirements (for more detail, see the Gies College of Business undergraduate section).
for the degree of Bachelor of Science Major in Accountancy
Core Curriculum
Normally, students must register for no fewer than 12 hours or more than 18 hours in each semester. Students should take mathematics, economics, and accountancy courses in the semesters indicated in the sample schedule of courses. The computer science course must be taken during the first year. The computer science requirement no longer allows ACE 161 as an equivalent course.
Up to 8 hours of Kinesiology activity courses, numbered 100-111 may be counted toward the 124 hours for the degree. The same section of a course may not be repeated for credit. Credit is limited to a maximum of 12 credit hours for 199 courses. There is no limit on the hours of Military Science/ROTC courses that will count toward degree completion. Students may receive foreign language credit for courses only 2 levels below highest level taken in high school. For example: 4 years of high school French-no credit below FR 102.
Credit toward the 124 degree hours is not given for MATH 101. Once the math requirement is completed, lower level math courses cannot be taken for credit.
Any course used to fill a specific degree requirement may not be taken on the credit-no credit grade option. Only free electives may be taken on the credit-no credit option. All finance and accountancy courses must be taken for a grade. It is recommended that all courses taken in the business administration area be taken for a grade.
Minimum hours required for graduation: 124 hours.
University Composition Requirements
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Composition I: Principles of Composition 1 | 4-7 | |
| Advanced Composition | 3 | |
General Education Requirements
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| A minimum of six courses is required, as follows: | 18 | |
| Humanities & the Arts: Literature & the Arts (1-2 courses) 4 | ||
| Humanities & the Arts: Historical & Philosophical Perspectives (1-2 courses) 4 | ||
| Natural Sciences & Technology: Physical Sciences (0-2 courses) 5 | ||
| Natural Sciences & Technology: Life Sciences (0-2 courses) 5 | ||
| Behavioral Sciences (1 course) | ||
| Cultural Studies: Non-Western Cultures (1 course) | ||
| Cultural Studies: U.S. Minorities Cultures (1 course) | ||
| Cultural Studies: Western/Comparative Cultures (1 course) | ||
| Quantitative Reasoning (2 courses) 7 | ||
Language Other Than English
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Completion of the third semester or equivalent of a language other than English is required. Completion of three years of a single language in high school satisfies this requirement. | 0-15 | |
Business Core Requirements
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| ACCY 201 & ACCY 202 | Accounting and Accountancy I and Accounting and Accountancy II | 6 |
| BUS 101 | Professional Responsibility and Business 2 | 3 |
| BUS 201 | Business Dynamics | 3 |
| BUS 301 | Business in Action | 3 |
| BUS 401 | Global Business Perspectives | 3 |
| BADM 210 & BADM 211 | Business Analytics I and Business Analytics II | 6 |
| BADM 275 | Fundamentals of Operations Management | 3 |
| BADM 300 | The Legal Environment of Bus | 3 |
| BADM 310 | Mgmt and Organizational Beh 6 | 3 |
| BADM 320 | Principles of Marketing | 3 |
| BADM 449 | Business Policy and Strategy | 3 |
| CMN 101 | Public Speaking | 3 |
| CS 105 | Intro Computing: Non-Tech | 3 |
| ECON 102 & ECON 103 | Microeconomic Principles and Macroeconomic Principles | 6 |
| FIN 221 | Corporate Finance | 3 |
| Total Hours | 54 | |
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For a list of the specific courses that meet this requirement, see the college Office of Undergraduate Affairs in 1055 Business Instructional Facility or see the Course Explorer for a list of approved general education courses.
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BUS 101, BUS 201, BUS 301andBUS 401are required for all Gies College of Business students. Students who enter the College their first year take each sequential course every fall.
Inter-College transfer students take BUS 301 and BUS 401 in their sophomore year. Off-campus transfer students take BUS 101 and BUS 201 in their junior year.
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Three courses in the Humanities & the Arts area are required and students must complete at least one course in the Literature & the Arts and Historical & Perspectives subcategories. At least one of the courses must be a 200 or higher level course.
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Two courses in the Natural Sciences & Technology area are required. It is strongly recommended that students complete one course in the Physical Sciences and Life Sciences subcategories.
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This course includes limited voluntary participation as a subject in experiments.
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CS 105 fulfills a Quantitative Reasoning I requirement.
Minimum requirements in the major for the Bachelor of Science Degree in Accountancy are:
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| ACCY 301 | Atg Measurement & Disclosure | 3 |
| ACCY 302 | Decision Making for Atg | 3 |
| ACCY 303 | Accounting Institutions and Regulation | 3 |
| ACCY 304 | Accounting Control Systems | 3 |
| ACCY 312 | Principles of Taxation | 3 |
| ACCY 405 | Assurance and Attestation | 3 |
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Advanced Financial Reporting | ||
| Advanced Income Tax Problems | ||
| Total Hours | 21 | |
Accountancy courses (both required and elective) to be applied toward the 124-hour requirement for the Bachelor of Science Degree in Accountancy may not be taken on a credit/no-credit basis. In addition, a limit of 33 hours of accountancy courses (including ACCY 201 and ACCY 202) may be counted toward the 124 total hour requirement.
for the degree of Bachelor of Science Major in Accountancy
Sample Sequence
This sample sequence is intended to be used only as a guide for degree completion. All students should work individually with their academic advisors to decide the actual course selection and sequence that works best for them based on their academic preparation and goals. Enrichment programming such as study abroad, minors, internships, and so on may impact the structure of this four-year plan. Course availability is not guaranteed during the semester indicated in the sample sequence.
Students must fulfill their Language Other Than English requirement by successfully completing a third level of a language other than English. For more information see the corresponding section on the Degree General and Education Requirements page.
| First Year | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| First Semester | Hours | Second Semester | Hours |
| BUS 101 | 3 | ECON 103 | 3 |
| ECON 102 | 3 | CS 105 | 3 |
| CMN 101 (or Composition I) | 3 | FIN 221 | 3 |
| Language Other Than English (3rd Level) | 4 | Composition I or CMN 101 | 4 |
| General Education course | 3 | General Education course | 3 |
| 16 | 16 | ||
| Second Year | |||
| First Semester | Hours | Second Semester | Hours |
| ACCY 201 | 3 | ACCY 202 | 3 |
| BUS 201 | 3 | BADM 211 | 3 |
| BADM 210 | 3 | BADM 275 | 3 |
| General Education course | 3 | General Education course | 3 |
| General Education course | 4 | General Education course | 3 |
| 16 | 15 | ||
| Third Year | |||
| First Semester | Hours | Second Semester | Hours |
| ACCY 301 | 3 | ACCY 303 | 3 |
| ACCY 302 | 3 | ACCY 304 | 3 |
| BUS 301 | 3 | ACCY 312 | 3 |
| BADM 310 | 3 | BADM 320 | 3 |
| General Education course | 4 | General Education course | 3 |
| 16 | 15 | ||
| Fourth Year | |||
| First Semester | Hours | Second Semester | Hours |
| ACCY 405 | 3 | ACCY 410 or 451 | 3 |
| BADM 300 | 3 | BADM 449 | 3 |
| BUS 401 | 3 | General Education course | 3 |
| General Education course | 3 | General Education course | 3 |
| Free elective course | 3 | Free elective course | 3 |
| 15 | 15 | ||
| Total Hours 124 | |||
for the degree of Bachelor of Science Major in Accountancy
- Disciplinary Competence: Students will have sufficient knowledge of accounting and data analytic concepts to solve structured and unstructured business problems.
- Written and Verbal Communication Competency: Students will be able to effectively communicate, both verbally and in writing. This competency will extend to communication in individual and team settings.
- Professional Responsibility: Students will develop an inclusive, team-oriented mindset that recognizes the value of diversity and belonging, and emphasizes professionals’ responsibilities to themselves, their peers, and their community.
for the degree of Bachelor of Science Major in Accountancy
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