The mission of the Keiser University Bachelor of Arts in Accounting degree program is to prepare students for careers as accountants in the public and private sector.
Program Goal
The goal of the Keiser University Bachelor of Arts in Accounting degree program is to provide more advanced knowledge of profession-related concepts and skills needed by accountants in a variety of accounting specialties areas.
Program Description
Keiser University’s Bachelor of Arts degree in Accounting focuses on accounting concepts, general decision-making, ethics, analytical and skills needed in today’s professional environment. The General Concentration provides the unique competencies in the practice of accounting which allows students to sit for various certifications that may lead to licensure. Additionally, other concentrations include Accounting Analytics, Fraud Examination, and International Accounting. The Bachelor of Arts degree in Accounting also uses various business and accounting related software programs to enhance students’ knowledge.
Program Objectives
The following objectives are designed to meet Keiser University’s mission and its goals:
Demonstrate knowledge of accounting/tax concepts and standards as they relate to various specialty areas within accounting
Use concepts related to the general professional decision-making environment in accounting situations
Obtain proficiency in the use of business and accounting/tax software applications
Enhance research and communication skills using professional publications
Relate ethical, regulatory, and professional standards to accounting situations
Demonstrate specific knowledge and accounting skills learned from a concentration
Prerequisites for Major Courses
Microeconomics (3.0 credit hours)
Macroeconomics (3.0 credit hours)
Statistics (3.0 credit hours)
Program Outline
To receive a Bachelor of Arts degree in Accounting, students must earn 120.0 credit hours. Program requirements are as follows:
Lower Division Courses
Lower Division Accounting Major Courses (24 credit hours)
* Accounting Principles I
3.0 credit hours
* Accounting Principles II
3.0 credit hours
* Accounting Information for Business Decisions
3.0 credit hours
* Integrated Accounting
3.0 credit hours
Business Law
3.0 credit hours
Financial Management
3.0 credit hours
Introduction to Marketing
3.0 credit hours
* Principles of Taxation
3.0 credit hours
Behavioral/Social Science (3.0 credit hours)
American History Pre 1876
3.0 credit hours
American History Since 1876
3.0 credit hours
Political Science
3.0 credit hours
Introduction to Psychology
3.0 credit hours
Sociology
3.0 credit hours
Communications (3.0 credit hours)
Speech Communications
3.0 credit hours
Computers (3.0 credit hours)
Introduction to Computers
3.0 credit hours
Economics (6.0 credit hours)
* Microeconomics
3.0 credit hours
* Macroeconomics
3.0 credit hours
English (6.0 credit hours)
* English Composition I
3.0 credit hours
* English Composition II
3.0 credit hours
Humanities/Fine Arts (3.0 credit hours)
American Literature
3.0 credit hours
English Literature
3.0 credit hours
Contemporary World Literature
3.0 credit hours
Mathematics (6.0 credit hours)
* College Algebra
3.0 credit hours
* College Mathematics
3.0 credit hours
* Applications of Mathematics
3.0 credit hours
* Statistics (required)
3.0 credit hours
Natural Science (6.0 credit hours)
General Biology
3.0 credit hours
General Biology Laboratory
1.0 credit hours
Advanced Biology
3.0 credit hours
Advanced Biology Laboratory
1.0 credit hours
Environmental Science
3.0 credit hours
* Courses must be completed with a grade of "C" or higher.
Note: All lower division major and general education courses should be successfully completed before upper division courses are undertaken.
Upper Division Courses
Upper Division Accounting Major Courses (36.0 credit hours)
* Intermediate Accounting I
3.0 credit hours
* Intermediate Accounting II
3.0 credit hours
* Advanced Managerial/Cost Accounting
3.0 credit hours
* Auditing I
3.0 credit hours
* Auditing II
3.0 credit hours
* Data Analysis for Accounting
3.0 credit hours
Legal and Ethical Environment of Business
3.0 credit hours
Principles of Managerial Finance
3.0 credit hours
Introduction to Management and Organizational Behavior
3.0 credit hours
Project Management
3.0 credit hours
International Business
3.0 credit hours
* Income Tax Accounting
3.0 credit hours
Upper Division General Education Courses (9.0 credit hours)
Management Information Systems
3.0 credit hours
Professional Writing
3.0 credit hours
Intermediate Statistics
3.0 credit hours
Upper Division Accounting Major Courses General Concentration (15.0 credit hours)
Advanced Accounting
3.0 credit hours
Accounting Information Systems, Security and Technology
3.0 credit hours
Governmental and Institutional Accounting
3.0 credit hours
Money and Banking
3.0 credit hours
Corporate, Business, and Trust Tax
3.0 credit hours
Accounting Analytics Concentration, Offered at the Flagship Campus (15.0 credit hours)
Introduction to Business Intelligence
3.0 credit hours
Advanced Business Intelligence
3.0 credit hours
Data Analysis for Auditing
3.0 credit hours
Data Mining for Accountants
3.0 credit hours
Data Visualization for Accountants
3.0 credit hours
Fraud Examination Concentration, Offered at the Flagship Campus (15.0 credit hours)
Fraud Detection in Financial Statements
3.0 credit hours
Fraud Examination Concepts
3.0 credit hours
Fraud Examination Conduct and Procedures
3.0 credit hours
Fraud Examination and the Legal Environment
3.0 credit hours
Auditing for Fraud
3.0 credit hours
International Accounting Concentration** Offered only at the Nicaragua Campus in Spanish (15.0 credit hours)
International Financial Reporting Standards I
3.0 credit hours
International Financial Reporting Standards II
3.0 credit hours
International Financial Reporting Standards for SMEs
3.0 credit hours
International Auditing
3.0 credit hours
International Money Laundering Prevention
3.0 credit hours
* Courses must be completed with a grade of "C" or higher.
This program uses a number of business and accounting related software programs in the courses, including Microsoft Office. Students must have access to a PC with a Windows based operating system, internet connection, and the ability to download software programs and data files. Students also need to be able to listen to student presentations and present material to the class (headset preferred).
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My instructors believed in me. They were more than instructors, they tried to get to know you as a person and tried to understand your goals so they could push you towards them. Student services helped me find a job before I even graduated. Everyone was dedicated to my overall success.
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My instructors believed in me. They were more than instructors, they tried to get to know you as a person and tried to understand your goals so they could push you towards them. Student services helped me find a job before I even graduated. Everyone was dedicated to my overall success.
