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 201-Human-Computer Interaction (3)
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.
Complete requirements for Accounting and Information Management degree
Accounting and Information Management Four Year Plan
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