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Apr 26, 2024
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2022-2023 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Public Accounting, B.S.
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The 120 credit hour Bachelor of Science degree in Public Accounting prepares students for careers in public, corporate, governmental, or non-profit accounting. Depending on their interests, students may pursue either a Bachelor of Science with a major in Public Accounting or a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a major in Accounting. The Bachelor of Science with a major in Public Accounting is for those who intend to sit for the CPA examination or work in public accounting. Working with an accounting faculty advisor, students can choose the major which best fits their interests and career plans. The major in Public Accounting for the Bachelor of Science is accredited by the International Assembly for Collegiate Business Education.
Students majoring in Public Accounting are versed in all aspects of accounting including practice, theory, and professional ethics. In addition, graduates who complete both the Bachelor of Science degree in Public Accounting and the MBA in Accounting will satisfy the 150 hours requirements of both Kansas and Missouri to sit for the CPA exam.
Accountants need critical business skills to advance in the ranks of management. The accounting program includes appropriate business coursework so that students develop those skills.
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Core Curriculum: 38 - 51 credit hours
Please review the Core Curriculum page for course options.
Required Core Courses
Students completing Business degree must take the following courses as part of the liberal arts core regardless of whether the core is otherwise met:
Liberal Arts, Mathematics
Liberal Arts, Social Science
School of Business Core Requirements (24 - 27 credit hours)
Public Accounting Major Requirements (33 credit hours)
Electives (minimum of 16 credit hours)
Technology Requirement
Computer competency will be demonstrated by successful completion of EC 240 and EC 241 within the major.
School of Business Academic Policies
The candidate for a degree through the School of Business must follow all policies listed below and fulfill all requirements for the School of Business and the candidate’s chosen major. Prior to formal admission to the School of Business, students should seek advice from their academic advisor.
Candidates should review additional policies regarding progress in School of Business degree programs here .
Degree Requirements
Completion of at least 120 semester hours with a minimum grade point average of 2.0 (average grade of “C”), at least 27 semester hours in one major subject area with at least 21 semester hours in courses numbered 200 or above, at least 12 upper-division semester hours in the major at Avila, and no more than 60 hours of School of Business courses. Business courses that are cross-listed are counted against the 60-hour limit regardless of the division designation under which credit is granted. The final 30 hours must be completed at Avila University.
4 + 1 MBA Early Admission
The School of Business offers an early admission option to outstanding undergraduate business students. This option to be admitted early to the MBA programs allows students to earn the bachelor’s and master’s degree in as few as five years. Prospective students are eligible to apply after completion of at least 55 credit hours and once admitted, can begin taking graduate courses after 75 credit hours are earned. Interested students should submit an application for admission to the School of Business. See the graduate catalog (MBA program) for more details.
Outcomes
The School of Business has several outcomes expected of all Accounting Majors. These are:
Outcome 1.
Be able to identify, measure, summarize, and analyze financial and tax data. (AC 452 , AC 362 )
Outcome 2.
Demonstrate knowledge of ethical professional responsibilities. (AC 370 )
Outcome 3.
Demonstrate knowledge of the meaning, application, and methodology for attest services. (AC 370 )
Assessment
The assessment methodologies and results for every major’s outcomes and ETS exam results may be found on the Avila website under the School of Business/Accreditation.
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