AC-BS - Accounting

Goal 1: Knowledge of Accounting Information

Upon completion of the major program of study in Accounting, students will be able to: identify, measure, record, and communicate financial information relating to an organization; interpret, analyze, and evaluate financial information relating to an organization; demonstrate the acquisition of analytical, quantitative, and critical thinking skills necessary for decision making; use industry specific software

Goal 2: Application of Business Information

Upon completion of the major program of study in Accounting, students will be able to: apply quantitative research methods to various challenges faced by business organizations; apply qualitative research methods to various challenges faced by business organizations; integrate business information into effective decision making

Goal 3: Ethical Decision-making

Upon completion of the major program of study in Accounting, students will be able to: identify ethical issues implicit in business; evaluate and decide among alternative solutions to ethical problems

Goal 4: Professional skills

Upon completion of the major program of study in Accounting, students will be able to: communicate effectively in writing for the discipline; communicate effectively orally within the discipline; work effectively in teams