Accounting, Taxation and Legal Studies in Business

Undergraduate Programs and Courses

Bachelor of Business Administration

• 128 hour B.B.A. in Accounting (can lead to certification with additional coursework) | more |
• 152 hour B.B.A. in Accounting (leading to eligibility for CPA certification). | more |
  1. Functional Knowledge
     Specific Objectives:
     1. Demonstrate an understanding of the concepts and theories of generally accepted accounting principles;
     2. Demonstrate knowledge of and the ability to analyze the purpose, content, presentation, and disclosure of financial statements;
     3. Demonstrate an ability to accumulate and analyze information relevant for internal use by managers for planning, controlling, decision-making and performance evaluation;
     4. Demonstrate knowledge of generally accepted auditing standards;
     5. Demonstrate an understanding of the roles of accountants in ensuring the integrity of financial and other information, including the planning and execution of audits;
     6. Demonstrate an ability to design, implement and evaluate accounting information systems.
     7. Demonstrate an understanding of the rules and regulations of tax.
     8. Demonstrate the ability to research and report on relevant accounting, auditing and tax topics and report thereon.
     9. Demonstrate knowledge of the impact of global issues on accounting and auditing.
  2. Professional Responsibilities
     Specific Objectives:
     1. Demonstrate the ability to detect ethical issues in accounting, auditing, and taxation.
     2. Demonstrate knowledge of the legal, ethical, and regulatory environment of accounting, auditing, and taxation.
  3. Interdisciplinary Knowledge
     Specific Objectives:
     1. Students will demonstrate an in-depth understanding of professional standards, the audit process, advanced audit techniques, and the auditor's role in ensuring that publicly issued financial statements are fairly presented.
     2. Students will demonstrate their understanding of the interdisciplinary relationship between accounting and auditing and other fields.
• Legal Studies in Business

B.B.A. in Accounting Learning Goals

The Department of Accounting, Taxation and Legal Studies in Business adopts the general learning goals for all B.B.A. students in the Zarb School of Business and sets forth the following additional learning goals for the B.B.A. programs in Accounting.

Learning Goals for the 128-hour and 152-hour B.B.A. Programs in Accounting
(Approved by the Department of Accounting, Taxation and Legal Studies in Business on May 8, 2007.)

Learning Goal 1: Functional Knowledge

Students will have a strong functional knowledge of the theory and content of accounting, auditing, and taxation.

Learning Goal 2: Professional Responsibilities

Students will develop an awareness and appreciation of professional responsibilities and ethical issues related to the field of accounting.

Additional Learning Goal for the 152-hour B.B.A. in Accounting (Approved by the Department of Accounting, Taxation and Legal Studies in Business on October 31, 2007, and amended on December 6, 2007.)

Learning Goal 3: Interdisciplinary Knowledge

Students will have a broader, interdisciplinary knowledge of accounting, business and/or liberal arts.

Minor

• Accounting
• Legal Studies in Business

Courses

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