ACCOUNTING (ACCT)
Karen V. Pincus, Department Chair, 204 B.A. Building, 575-4051
WALTER B. COLE CHAIR IN ACCOUNTING PROFESSOR GLEZEN; PROFESSORS PINCUS; RALPH McQUEEN CHAIR OF ACCOUNTING ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR BOUWMAN; ASSOCIATE PROFESSORS SELLERS, THOMAS; ASSISTANT PROFESSORS AUSTEN, BLACK, CARNES, DENG, LEFLAR; INSTRUCTORS CALDWELL, LEE, LITTLE
The mission of the Department of Accounting is to cultivate
an environment of educational excellence. We do so by:
· Providing a learning environment in which students interact with
others to identify and solve accounting and business problems.
· Developing and disseminating knowledge that has the potential for
significant impact on accounting, business, and education.
· Interacting with the accounting profession, the business and academic
communities, and the community at large.
The Department of Accounting offers an undergraduate degree program in Accounting and graduate programs at both the master's and doctoral levels. The department's programs are accredited by the American Assembly of Collegiate Schools of Business (A.A.C.S.B.), which ensures quality and promotes excellence and continuous improvement in undergraduate and graduate education.
A major in the accounting is preparation for success in the business world. Every business needs accounting help, whether it is the largest retail company in the world, a small family-owned enterprise, an agency for the homeless, or a musical group touring the country. The accounting major provides an excellent foundation for a variety of careers.
For example, the professional public accountant provides auditing and accounting services to client business and nonbusiness organizations in a variety of industries. A management accountant works for a particular organization in its finance and operations areas or becomes part of the management team. Some accountants are employed by non-profit organizations such as the American Cancer Society, state and local governments or government agencies like the FBI. Other accounting graduates are self-employed in a variety of professions or businesses, and some continue in graduate school to prepare for teaching careers.
Professional examinations, such as the Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Certified Management Accountant (CMA) examinations, are governed by the organizations that administer the exam. Students should see the Accounting Department (upon enrollment in the University of Arkansas) for information relative to the professional exams.
The education objective at the undergraduate level is to provide an environment in which students learn skills necessary to become professional accountants, including information development and distribution; knowledge of accounting, auditing, and tax; knowledge of business and society; communication skills; analytical and decision making skills; leadership; and professionalism.
ACCOUNTING MAJOR REQUIREMENTS
| University Core Requirements |
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| Additional General Education Requirements |
MATH 2043, Survey of Calculus 3 Total General Education 63 |
| College of Business Administration Core Requirements |
Course Requirements in the Major 22 Total College of Business Administration Requirements 63 |
Total Degree Requirements 126
Recommended Program in Accounting
| Freshman Year - First Semester | Second Semester |
3 ENGL 1013, Composition I 17 semester hours |
3 ENGL 1023, Composition II 16 semester hours |
| Sophomore Year - First Semester | Second Semester |
3 ACCT 2013, Intro to Accounting Info. I 17 semester hours |
3 ACCT 2023, Intro to Accounting Info II 15 semester hours |
| Junior Year - First Semester | Second Semester |
3 ACCT 3533, Accounting Technology 15 semester hours |
1 ACCT 3721L, Fin. Acctg Computer Lab 16 semester hours |
| Senior Year - First Semester | Second Semester |
3 ACCT 4753, Gen. Accepted Acct. Principles 15 semester hours |
3 ACCT 4963, Operational Auditing 15 semester hours |
NOTE: Selection of electives should be made in consultation with academic advisers. Students planning on taking professional examinations should ascertain course requirements by examining authorities. Successful completion of a Master of Accountancy Degree from the University of Arkansas will qualify a student to take the CPA examination in Arkansas. BSBA graduates would need additional accounting hours and other courses amounting to a total of 150 semester hours to sit for the CPA exam in Arkansas.
98-99 Catalog of Studies | College of Business Administration