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 Outcomes

• Prepare required financial statements according to Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP);
• Demonstrate the importance of the moral standards embodied in the Code of Ethics of the Accounting Profession, and recognize, understand and manage potential ethical and legal conflicts in accounting and business;
• Distinguish between financial, managerial, cost and tax accounting principles and practices and identify the appropriate information to be used in managerial decision making;
• Differentiate between the accounting principles used for federal income taxation of both individuals and business, and evaluate the impact of those differences on the financial statements and managerial decision making;
• Formulate and communicate the relevant accounting issues in the Sarbanes-Oxley area and demonstrate ability to communicate effectively in business situations;
• Design and manage a complete set of accounts for a small to moderate-sized organization;
• Analyze the implications of technology and the Internet on today’s businesses.

Total Credit Hours: 180

The Bachelor of Accounting degree program is not programmatically accredited by ACBSP. For more information on AIU's accreditation, please view the Accreditation page of this catalog.