CCSU+Accounting+Curriculum

This handout is for all accounting majors.

ACCOUNTING MAJORS – UPPER DIVISION (L OWER DIVISION   P   RE   -A   CCOUNTING   M   AJORS   – S   EE ADVISING IN RVAC   216) ACADEMIC ADVISING FOR WINTER 2010 and SPRING 2010 WILL TAKE PLACE OCTOBER 26 – NOVEMBER 6, 2010 In order to register for Spring 2010 classes, Accounting majors must first meet with their faculty advisor and obtain an alternate Personal Identification Number. Sign-up sheets will be posted outside each advisor’s office by October 19 th. Simply write your name on any available time slot. You must bring a copy of your degree evaluation to your appointment. Degree evaluations are obtained on Central Pipeline. The accounting program prepares its graduates for professional careers in public, corporate/industrial, and governmental/non-profit accounting and for advanced graduate study in accounting. The program provides the background necessary in such diversified areas of accounting as financial reporting, auditing, taxation, cost management, budgeting, accounting information systems, and management advisory services. The accounting program satisfies the business and accounting educational requirements of the Connecticut State Board of Accountancy for eligibility to take the Connecticut CPA examination. Please note that in Connecticut, CPA certification requires 150 hours of university credit, which is more than the 122 credit hours required for a bachelor’s degree. Additional courses may be taken at either the undergraduate or graduate level. Also, 36 of the 150 credit hours must be in accounting “AC” designated courses and 30 credit hours must be business and economics designated courses. The accounting program also satisfies the educational requirements for eligibility to become a Certified Management Accountant or a Certified Internal Auditor. Curriculum Requirements: Accounting You must first successfully complete the School of Business’ Pre-Major requirements     (AC 211 & 212; ECON 200 & 201;        ENG 110; MATH 123 or 125; STAT 200 & 201)  with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 before they can be admitted to the accounting major. Upon admission to the accounting major, students must complete the Common Business Core of 27 credits (     AC 211 & 212       from the pre-major plus       FIN 295; LAW 250; MC 207; MGT 295; MIS 201; MKT 295       and the       MGT        480  capstone course) plus an additional 30 credits of specific accounting course work as follows: AC 300, Foundations of    Accounting: The Profession, Processes and Analysis; AC 301, Cost Management Systems; AC 312, Financial Reporting I; AC 313, Financial Reporting II; AC 340, Accounting Information Systems; AC 401, Introduction to Income Taxation; AC 445, Auditing; and three directed electives chosen from the following: AC 311, 402, 404, 407, 410, 420, 421, 430, 455, 490, 497; FIN 301; LAW 400. ** An overall cumulative average of 2.5 is required to be admitted and remain in the  ** School of Business. Below are the names of faculty advisors and their offices. Crespi, Cheryl RVAC 431 Rich, Anne RVAC 465 Durant, Monique RVAC 446 Roxas, Maria RVAC 417 Grasso, Lawrence RVAC 449-02 Shakun, Harlan RVAC 432 Mihalek, Paul RVAC 444 Stoneback, Jane RVAC 415 Patino, Gary RVAC 216-042 Tilley, Patricia RVAC 433 A map showing room locations is posted on the wall in the center hallway to the left as you exit the elevator on the fourth floor of Vance. You are also encouraged to consult with Professors Neil Hannon and Joe Oaks on appropriate electives given your career aspirations, and on other topics related to your career. Note – There is an error in the printed Winter 2010 accounting course schedule! AC 211, AC 212, AC 312, and AC 401 are all offered during Winter Session 2010. Please refer to the online course schedule for the correct offerings. CENTRAL CONNECTICUT STATE UNIVERSITY Typical Curriculum For Accounting Majors Freshman Year Gen Ed-Std-2     (Econ 200) Pre-Major Core FYE [can be in a Gen Ed-Std or Skl Area] Gen Ed-Std-4 (Natural Science) Gen Ed-Std-2 (History) Non-Business Elective (Math 101) Gen Ed-Skl-4 (PE 244) 3 3  3  3  3  2  17  Gen Ed-Std-2      (Econ 201) Pre-Major Core Gen Ed-Skl-2     (Math 123 or 125) Pre-Major Core Gen Ed Std-3 (Behavioral Science) Gen Ed-Skl-1     (Eng 110) Pre-Major Core Gen Ed-Std-4 (Natural Science—Lab) 3 3  3  3  3 or 4 15 or 16 Sophomore Year AC 211     (Common Business Core)           P-M Core Gen Ed Skl-2     (Stat 200) Pre-Major Core MIS 201 (Common Business Core) Gen Ed-Skl-1 (Communications) Gen Ed-Skl-3 (FL 111 (often can be waived)) or Non-Business Elective 3 3  3  3  3  15  AC 212      (Common Business Core)           P-M Core Non-Bus. Elective     (Stat 201) Pre-Major Core MC 207 (Common Business Core) Gen Ed-Std-1 (Arts & Humanities) Gen Ed-Skl-3 (FL 112 (often can be waived)) or Non-Business Elective (International) 3 3  3  3  3  15  Junior Year AC 300 AC 301 FIN 295 (Common Business Core) LAW 250 (Common Business Core) Gen Ed-Std-3 (Behavioral Science) 3 3  3  3  3  15  AC 312 AC 340 MGT 295 (Common Business Core) MKT 295 (Common Business Core) Gen Ed-Std-3 (English Literature) 3 3  3  3  3  15  Senior Year AC 313 AC 401 AC 445 (or elective) Gen Ed-International or Non-Business Elective (If Int’l Requirements met) MGT 480 or Non-Business Elective 3 3  3  3  3  15  AC 445 (or elective) AC Elective AC Elective MGT 480 or Non-Business Elective Non-Business Elective 3 3  3  3  2 or 3 14 or 15