Program Overview

Bachelor of Science in Accounting Degree

The Bachelor of Science in Accounting Degree requires students to complete specific courses, including one of the following:

• COMM 1030, Interpersonal Communication I
• COMM 1040, Introduction to Public Speaking Additionally, students must complete one of the following:
  • PHIL 1130, Approaches to Ethics
  • PHIL 2254, Business Ethics

Upper Division Accounting Courses

The program requires the completion of the following Upper Division Accounting Courses:

• ACCTNG 3401, Financial Accounting and Reporting I
• ACCTNG 3402, Financial Accounting and Reporting II
• ACCTNG 3411, Cost Accounting
• ACCTNG 3441, Income Taxes Students must also complete one of the following:
  • ACCTNG 3421, Accounting Information Systems and Spreadsheet Applications
  • INFSYS 3810, Information Systems Analysis

Prerequisites and Requirements

The prerequisite for enrollment in ACCTNG 3402, 3411, 3441, 3451, and all 4000-level accounting courses is an upper-level accounting grade point average of 2.2 or higher. The State of Missouri requires 150 hours for eligibility to take the Uniform Certified Public Accounting Examination.