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Accounting & Information Management
Program Overview
Accounting is the “language of business.” A solid understanding of accounting coupled with the knowledge of computer systems and applications creates a powerful combination. Business professionals increasingly interact with computer systems. The combination of accounting and computer skills will prepare students for the technologically driven environment where financial professionals are leaders in the decision-making process.
The Accounting and Information Management major prepares students for careers in public and managerial (corporate, non-profit, or government) accounting. The curriculum was designed in order to meet the educational component for either the Certified Management Accountant (CMA) of the Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designations. The major builds on a strong general education foundation with coursework in core business disciplines (management, accounting, marketing, finance, economics, and information systems) and specialized coursework in the field of accounting and information management.
Students, who wish to have the ability to sit for the CPA exam upon graduation, or at some time in the future, need to take one additional accounting course, and petition New York State Education Department for permission to sit for the CPA exam in order to meet the current educational requirements for CPA licensure.
Students must earn a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.50 in the major courses to graduate with an Accounting & Information Management undergraduate degree.
| Accounting and Information Management Courses (28 hours) |
| ACC 301-Intermediate Accounting I (3) |
| ACC 302-Intermediate Accounting II (3) |
| ACC 311-Managerial Accounting (3) |
| ACC 312-Tax Accounting (3) |
| ACC 325-Internship Preparation (1) |
| ACC 411-Audit and Control (3) |
| ACC 450-Internship Experience (2) |
| BUA 211-Business Law II (3) |
| CSC 140-Computer Science I (4) |
| CSC 103-Spreadsheets (1) |
| CSC 104-Databases (1) |
CSC 108-Accounting Software (1) |
| Accounting Minors - 18 Credits |
| ACC 201 - Principles of Accounting I (3 credits) |
| ACC 202 - Principles of Accounting II (3 credits) |
| ACC 301 - Intermediate Accounting (3 credits) |
| ACC 311 - Managerial Accounting (3 credits) |
| BUA 101 - Introduction to Business (3 credits) |
| +1 accounting elective (3 credits) |
Public Accounting Track ( 3 additional hours)
Students who wish to have the ability to sit for the CPA exam upon graduation, or at some time in the near future, need to take one additional course (ACC 410-Advanced Accounting) in order to meet the current educational requirements for CPA licensure. As of August 1, 2009 individuals applying for licensure in public accountancy in New York State (and in most other states) must have completed a NYS registered 150-hour program or the equivalent. Completion of the 150-hour public accounting track will require RWC Accounting and Information Management students to complete a minimum of 22 additional semester hours beyond the AIM major, described above, of which 9 semester hours (minimum) would need to come from additional accounting coursework.
 SIMON Graduate School of Business
In a partnership between Roberts Wesleyan College and the Simon Graduate
School of Business, Business or Accounting majors receive priority
admission and scholarship consideration for the 1-year M.S. Accountancy
degree at the Simon School immediately following the completion of a
bachelor degree. Students are qualified to sit for the C.P.A.
examination in New York State and obtain subsequent licensure. This
program is designed to meet the New York state 150 credit-hour rule
which officially takes effect on August 1, 2009. To learn more, Contact
the Simon School.
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