Program Overview

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Accounting

The process of creating, interpreting, and working with financial records to make sure an individual’s or a business’s finances run smoothly.

Types

• Associate
• Bachelor
• Minor

Location

• On-Campus
• Online

Credits

66*

Cost

$9,875 $220/credit hour

Overview

Mastering financial decisions requires specialized expertise.

Are you passionate about numbers and aspire to assist individuals and industries in managing their finances effectively? Accounting might be the ideal path for you!
Pursuing an accounting degree equips you to navigate crucial financial decisions, maintain meticulous financial records, and ensure precision in numerical data. This accounting degree program delves into how businesses and individuals leverage accounting principles to administer funds, evaluate outcomes, strategize for the future, and drive successful ventures.
Throughout this journey, you'll cultivate essential knowledge and skills, laying the foundation for a career that creates an impact - whether you aspire to a certified public accounting path or another area within the accounting, finance or other field.

By the Numbers

$83,980

Average Salary

$37/hr

Average Wage

16:1

Student-to-Faculty Ratio

1 in 5

Students Make Dean's List

Programs & Requirements

General Education Requirements

• Bachelor of Science
• Minor
• Online Bachelor of Applied Science
• Online Associate of Science
• Online Associate of Applied Science

Bachelor of Science in Accounting

The Hutton School of Business at University of the Cumberlands offers one of the nation’s best bachelor’s accounting degrees. In the Bachelor of Science (BS) program, you’ll take 66 credits of career-focused accounting coursework in addition to general education courses.

As you pursue your bachelor’s degree in accounting, you’ll study with faculty members who are actively involved in the business community as financial advisors, tax consultants, public accountants, officers of professional organizations, and members of corporate boards of directors. Small class sizes keep every study session personal and relevant. You can also gain practical work experience and earn 3-15 credit hours through corporate internships.

Course Requirements

Required Coursework (24 credit hours)

• BADM 133 - Introduction to Business
• BADM 136 - Microeconomics
• BADM 137 - Macroeconomics
• BADM 300 - Business Statistics
• BADM 330 - Legal Environment of Business
• BADM 331 - Principles of Management
• BADM 333 - Business Analytics
• BADM 436 - Capstone: Global Business

Required Foundation Coursework (9 credit hours)

• BACC 131 - Principles of Accounting I
• BACC 132 - Principles of Accounting II
• BADM 335 - Financial Management

Required Major Coursework (33 Credit Hours)

• BACC 331 - Intermediate Accounting I
• BACC 332 - Intermediate Accounting II
• BACC 337 - Accounting Information Systems
• BACC 410 - Accounting Law & Ethics
• BACC 431 - Cost Accounting I
• BACC 433 - Advanced Accounting
• BACC 435 - Accounting Theory
• BACC 436 - Governmental Accounting
• BACC 437 - Federal Taxation
• BACC 438 - Taxation of Business Entities
• BACC 439 - Auditing

Bachelor of Arts option (12 hours)

A Bachelor of Arts degree requires completing the same courses as a Bachelor of Science with the addition of completing one foreign language sequence through the intermediate level.

• FREN 131 Elementary French I
• FREN 132 Elementary French II
• FREN 231 Intermediate French I
• FREN 232 Intermediate French II
• SPAN 131 Elementary Spanish I
• SPAN 132 Elementary Spanish II
• SPAN 231 Intermediate Spanish I
• SPAN 232 Intermediate Spanish II

Minor in Accounting

Every business major can benefit from a minor in accounting. After all, no matter what career you pursue, money matters, so learn best how to manage it. If you want to pursue another passion as your full major but would like some insight into the financial world, this minor in accounting is for you.

Required Courses (21 hours)

• BACC 131 - Principles of Accounting I
• BACC 132 - Principles of Accounting II
• BACC 331 - Intermediate Accounting I
• BACC 332 - Intermediate Accounting II
• BACC 337 - Accounting Information Systems
• BACC 410 - Accounting Law & Ethics
• BACC 431 - Cost Accounting I

Online Bachelor of Applied Science in Accounting

The Hutton School of Business at University of the Cumberlands offers one of the nation’s best bachelor’s degrees in accounting. In the Online Bachelor of Applied Science program, you’ll take 66 credits of career-focused accounting coursework in addition to general education courses.

As you pursue your applied science degree in accounting, you’ll study online with faculty members who are actively involved in the business community as financial advisors, tax consultants, officers of professional organizations, and members of corporate boards of directors. The ability to do your studying online gives you lots of flexibility in your busy schedule.

Course Requirements

Required Coursework (24 credit hours)

• BADM 133 - Introduction to Business
• BADM 136 - Microeconomics
• BADM 137 - Macroeconomics
• BADM 300 - Business Statistics
• BADM 330 - Legal Environment of Business
• BADM 331 - Principles of Management
• BADM 333 - Business Analytics
• BADM 436 - Capstone: Global Business

Required Foundation Coursework (9 credit hours)

• BACC 131 - Principles of Accounting I
• BACC 132 - Principles of Accounting II
• BADM 335 - Financial Management

Required Major Coursework (33 Credit Hours)

• BACC 331 - Intermediate Accounting I
• BACC 332 - Intermediate Accounting II
• BACC 337 - Accounting Information Systems
• BACC 431 - Cost Accounting I
• BACC 433 - Advanced Accounting
• BACC 435 - Accounting Theory
• BACC 436 - Governmental Accounting
• BACC 437 - Federal Taxation
• BACC 438 - Taxation of Business Entities
• BACC 439 - Auditing
• BACC 410 - Accounting Law & Ethics

Online Associate of Science in Accounting

An online associate degree in accounting blends coursework in accounting and business to best position you to apply your expertise in organizational settings. Build from fundamental topics in accounting to intermediate-level insights in specialized area - managerial accounting, financial accounting and much more. A broad introduction to business principles rounds out your curriculum. Choose from an AA or AAS degree path to target your learning and career goals.

Course Requirements

A.S in Accounting Courses (18 hours)

• BADM 133 - Introduction to Business
• BACC 130 - Fundamentals of Accounting
• BACC 131 - Principles of Accounting I
• BACC 132 - Principles of Accounting II
• BACC 331 - Intermediate Accounting I
• BACC 332 - Intermediate Accounting II

Online Associate of Applied Science in Accounting

An online associate degree in accounting blends coursework in accounting and business to best position you to apply your expertise in organizational settings. Build from fundamental topics in accounting to intermediate-level insights in this area. A broad introduction to business principles rounds out your curriculum. Choose from an AA or AAS degree path to target your learning and career goals.

Course Requirements

A.A.S in Accounting Courses (18 hours)

• BACC 130 - Fundamentals of Accounting
• BACC 131 - Principles of Accounting I
• BACC 132 - Principles of Accounting II
• BACC 331 - Intermediate Accounting I
• BACC 332 - Intermediate Accounting II
• BADM 133 - Introduction to Business

Mission & Goals

The Hutton School of Business provides student-focused instruction and develops leadership skills. In addition to becoming well-versed in lifelong learning skills, ensuring they are always able to stay ahead of the curve, students will be prepared to:

• Evaluate business’s global, legal, social, and economic environments.
• Examine the ethical obligations and responsibilities of the business decision- maker and the business.
• Demonstrate professional business communication skills.
• Demonstrate analytical and critical-thinking skills in the context of organizational decision-making.
• Apply tools and resources for problem-solving and business decision-making.

Accounting Careers & Outcomes

All stats from the U.S. Bureau of Labor and Statistics

Government Accountant: $64,090

Government accountants maintain and examine the records of government agencies. They also audit private businesses and individuals whose activities are under taxation or regulation by the government. Federal, state, and local government accountants ensure money is received and spent according to laws and regulations. Their responsibilities include auditing, financial reporting, and management accounting.

Management Accountant: $62,200

Management accountants combine accounting and financial information to guide decision making for businesses. They also understand financial and non- financial data and how to integrate information. Management accountants work with information intended for internal use by business managers, not for the public.

Public Accountant: $76,820

Public accountants have a range of different accounting, auditing, tax, and consulting tasks. Their clients include corporations, governments, individuals, and nonprofits.

External Auditor: $58,038

External auditors make sure that organizations are properly managing funds, revenue, and financial data, and managing risks. They are employed by an outside organization rather than the one they are auditing.

IT Auditor: $68,090

IT Auditors look at an organization’s IT systems to ensure that both financial and nonfinancial data come from a reliable source.

Internal Auditor: $77,772

Internal auditors’ duties are similar to those of external auditors, but internal auditors are employed by the organization they are auditing. They find ways to improve the processes for eliminating waste, fraud, and other financial risks to the organization.

Faculty Experts

Learn more about the professors you will interact with and view the list of the accounting faculty.

Dr. Joseph Krupka

Adjunct Professor

Accounting

Business Administration

Raymond McGhee

Assistant Professor

Accounting

Business Administration

Margaret Combs

Professor

Accounting

Business Administration

Doctor of Business Administration

Master's in Strategic Management

MBA - Master Business Administration

PhD Business

Program Accreditation

The Hutton School of Business at University of the Cumberlands has received specialized accreditations for its business programs through the International Accreditation Council for Business Education (IACBE) located at 11960 Quivira Road in Overland Park, Kansas, USA. For a list of accredited programs please refer to our IACBE member status page

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