B.S. in Accounting

The Accounting Program provides a broad base of study and is designed to ensure that the student is adequately prepared for entry-level positions. Through careful course selection within the program and supporting fields, it is possible for students to prepare themselves for careers in government, nonprofit organizations, and private industry. Students aspiring to become certified public accountants (CPAs) need to be aware of the educational requirements of the state in which they intend to sit for the CPA examination. Advisors in the program are available to help students plan their courses to meet the CPA requirements or any specialty within the field of accounting.

Accreditation

The BS in Accounting is accredited by the Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP), a leading specialized accreditation body for business education around the world.

Summary of Requirements

	2024-2025
Core Curriculum	43
Pre-Major Courses	6
Major and Related Courses	73
Major Elective Courses	6
Internship	1
TOTAL	123

Requirements for Admission to a Major Program in Accounting (ACC)

A cumulative GPA of 2.5 or better.
Successful completion of BUS 101 and 181 with a grade C+ or better or equivalent
Department of Business online admission application.
An unofficial transcript in PDF format

Students are expected to maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or better during the business program. Students whose GPA falls below a cumulative 2.5 will be placed on probation.

Please contact the Department of Business (DOB) Admissions at dobadmissions@gallaudet.edu for questions related to the major admission application.

Required pre-major courses 6 credits

BUS 101	Introduction to Business	3
BUS 181	Computer Skills for School and Workplace	3

Required core courses 54 credits

ACC 201	Financial Accounting I	3
ACC 202	Financial Accounting II	3
ACC 203	Managerial Accounting	3
BUS 201	Quantitative Reasoning in Business	3
BUS 211	Management and Organizational Behavior	3
BUS 221	Marketing	3
BUS 301	Business Communication	3
BUS 331	Business Statistics	3
BUS 341	Business Ethics	3
BUS 351	Business Finance	3
BUS 361	Global Dimensions of Business	3
BUS 371	Business Law I	3
BUS 381	Management Information Systems	3
BUS 391	Operations and Supply Chain Management	3
BUS 492	Senior Capstone I: Business Strategy	3
BUS 494	Senior Capstone II: Comprehensive Assessment	3
ECO 201	Introduction to Macroeconomics	3
ECO 202	Introduction to Microeconomics	3

Required Accounting Courses 19 credits

ACC 301	Intermediate Accounting I	3
ACC 302	Intermediate Accounting II	3
ACC 321	Managerial Cost Accounting	3
ACC 331	Income Tax Accounting	3
ACC 401	Advanced Accounting	3
ACC 441	Auditing	3
BUS 392	Internship	1

Major Elective courses 6 credits

Choose two courses:

ACC 350	Non-Profit Organization Accounting	3
ACC 402	Current Accounting Theory	3
ACC 421	Advanced Cost Accounting	3
ACC 442	Accounting Information Systems	3
ACC 461	International Accounting	3
ACC 495	Special Topics	1-5
BUS 382	Applied Business Analytics	3

ACC 350: Recommended for those planning to sit for the CPA examination.

ACC 421: Recommended for those planning to sit for the CMA examination.

ACC 495: Students must take three credits of ACC 495

Department of Business Program Core Course Requisites Requirements:

Required Program core courses (54 credits)			Requisites:
ACC	201	Financial Accounting I	C+ in BUS 101 and BUS 181; any GE Math pathway course
ACC	202	Financial Accounting II	ACC 201 and BUS 181
ACC	203	Managerial Accounting	ACC 201 and BUS 181
BUS	201	Quantitative Reasoning in Business	C+ in BUS 101 and BUS 181 or permission of the department
BUS	211	Management and Organizational Behavior
BUS	221	Marketing	C+ or better in BUS 101
BUS	301	Business Communication	C+ in ENG 102
BUS	331	Business Statistics	C or better in BUS 201
BUS	341	Business Ethics	BUS 211
BUS	351	Business Finance	ACC, ECO 201; co-requisites ECO 202
BUS	361	Global Dimensions of Business	BUS 211 and co-requisites ECO 202
BUS	371	Business Law I	co-requisite BUS 301
BUS	381	Management Information System	BUS 181
BUS	391	Operations and Supply Chain Management	BUS 331
BUS	492	Senior Capstone I: Strategic Management	Senior status & planning to graduate in the same academic year; permission by department.
BUS	493	Senior Capstone II: Assessment	Senior status & planning to graduate in the same academic year; BUS 341, BUS 351, BUS 361, BUS 371, BUS 381, BUS 391; permission by the department.
ECO	201	Introduction to Macroeconomics	C+ or better in BUS 101
ECO	202	Introduction to Microeconomics	ECO 201

Program Outcomes

1. Accurately apply fundamental business concepts, models and principles to address hypothetical or real-world business issues. (Common Business Knowledge & Inquiry)

2. Communicate effectively in both American Sign Language and written English in various formats and styles to a variety of audiences in multiple business contexts. (Communication)

3. Apply technological tools, and statistical and quantitative reasoning skills in analyzing and evaluating numerical information to support evidence-based business decisions. (Quantitative Reasoning & Technological Skills)

4. Critically assess business problems and develop well-supported solutions. (Critical Thinking & Problem Solving)

5. Critically evaluate all business opportunities and challenges using a global business perspective. (Global Dimension)

6. Foster personal growth by acting in a professional, ethical, and socially responsible manner, and collaborate effectively in teams as required. (Wellness, Ethics & Social Responsibility)

7. Accounting Discipline Specialty Knowledge and Inquiry

7a. Demonstrate knowledge in Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), managerial accounting theories, auditing, taxation, and other accounting concepts and rules.

7b. Prepare, interpret, and summarize financial statements and reports in accordance with GAAP.

7c. Apply Information Technology tools in analyzing accounting information and solve business problems based on accounting theory, financial regulations, and business standards.

Subject:

Accounting