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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.
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.
Keiser University’s Bachelor of Arts degree in Accounting focuses on accounting, general business, ethics, analytical, and communication skills needed in today’s professional environment. The program provides the unique skills needed in various areas of accounting such as: taxation, auditing, managerial/cost, financial, governmental, not-for-profit and accounting related data analytics as well as general organizational concepts. The Bachelor of Arts degree in Accounting also uses various business application and accounting related software programs to enhance students’ knowledge.
The following objectives are designed to meet Keiser University’s mission and its goals:
To receive a Bachelor of Arts degree in Accounting, students must earn 120.0 credit hours. Program requirements are as follows:
Lower Division Accounting Major Courses (24 credit hours) | |
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* 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) | |
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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) | |
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Speech Communications | 3.0 credit hours |
Computers (3.0 credit hours) | |
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Introduction to Computers | 3.0 credit hours |
Economics (6.0 credit hours) | |
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* Microeconomics | 3.0 credit hours |
* Macroeconomics | 3.0 credit hours |
English (6.0 credit hours) | |
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* English Composition I | 3.0 credit hours |
* English Composition II | 3.0 credit hours |
Humanities/Fine Arts (3.0 credit hours) | |
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American Literature | 3.0 credit hours |
English Literature | 3.0 credit hours |
Contemporary World Literature | 3.0 credit hours |
Mathematics (6.0 credit hours) | |
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* 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) | |
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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 Accounting Major Courses (51.0 credit hours) | |
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* Intermediate Accounting I | 3.0 credit hours |
* Intermediate Accounting II | 3.0 credit hours |
* Advanced Accounting | 3.0 credit hours |
* International Financial Reporting | 3.0 credit hours |
* Advanced Managerial/Cost Accounting | 3.0 credit hours |
* Data Analysis for Accounting | 3.0 credit hours |
* Governmental and Institutional Accounting | 3.0 credit hours |
* Auditing I | 3.0 credit hours |
* Auditing II | 3.0 credit hours |
Legal and Ethical Environment of Business | 3.0 credit hours |
Money and Banking | 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 |
* Corporate, Business and Trust Tax | 3.0 credit hours |
* Income Tax Accounting | 3.0 credit hours |
Upper Division General Education Courses (9.0 credit hours) | |
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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) | |
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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) | |
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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) | |
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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) | |
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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.
* ACBSP Separate Accounting Accredited.
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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