Accounting B.Acc.

180 Credits


Program Description


The Bachelor of Accounting (BAcc) is a 180 quarter credit program designed to provide students with the knowledge, skills, and ability to pursue successful careers in the accounting field. The program culminates in a capstone experience from an accounting practice perspective. Core competencies in technology, critical thinking, and communication are emphasized throughout the curriculum.

Program Learning Outcomes

  • Employ understanding of financial, and managerial accounting, financial statements, and taxation based on the standards of GAAP and IFRS.
  • Collaborate in teams to solve complex accounting issues through effective business techniques and leadership strategies.
  • Evaluate accounting information systems and the flow of accounting data.
  • Navigate the global market with a perspective of cultural awareness and diversity.
  • Apply ethical and legal decision-making in accounting and business situations.
  • Convey relevant information to stakeholders to make informed decisions through clear and concise written and oral communications.

Requirements

General Education

ECON 220Microeconomics

4.5
ECON 224Macroeconomics

4.5
ENGL 106English Composition I

4.5
ENGL 107English Composition II

4.5
MATH 125General College Mathematics

4.5
UNIV 103Academic and Professional Success

4.5
UNIV 106Technology and Information Literacy

4.5
UNIV 109Interpersonal Communication

4.5
General Education Elective (1 Course)

4.5
Humanities (2 Courses)

9
Natural Sciences (2 Courses)

9
Total Credit Hours:58.5

 

Core

ACCT 205Principles of Accounting I

4.5
ACCT 310Managerial Accounting

4.5
ACCT 311Principles of Financial Accounting

4.5
ACCT 315Intermediate Accounting I

4.5
ACCT 320Intermediate Accounting II

4.5
ACCT 330Fraud Examination

4.5
ACCT 430Taxation

4.5
ACCT 435Auditing

4.5
ACCT 437Accounting Data Analytics

4.5
ACCT 440Accounting Information Systems

4.5
ACCT 445Government/Institutional Accounting

4.5
ACCT 450Business and Professional Ethics for Accountants

4.5
ACCT 499Program Capstone

4.5
BUSN 105Introduction to Business

4.5
BUSN 150Legal and Ethical Environment of Business

4.5
BUSN 311Quantitative Methods and Analysis

4.5
FINA 310Financial Management

4.5
FINA 412Risk Management

4.5
MKTG 205Principles of Marketing

4.5
Total Credit Hours:85.5

General Electives

A combination of any 8 undergraduate courses
Total Credit Hours:36

Total Credit Hours: 180

AIU's Bachelor of Accounting (BACC) is programmatically accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP).

Locations

  • Online
  • Atlanta
  • Houston

Area of Study

  • Business

Degree Level

  • Bachelor