Program Description
The study of Accounting affords students the opportunity to apply real life applications. Certified Public Accountants manage the finance of business big and small, make a competitive wage salary and are always in need. During times of high unemployment, accounting jobs are always readily available.
Learning OutcomesAnalyze, record and communicate business information using generally accepted accounting procedures, computer systems and accounting software as appropriate. Initiate projects, research accounting authorities and business practices, and develop recommendations using appropriate policies, guidance, ethical standards and management directions, including using computer systems and software. Manage and complete team projects, including making team assignments and coordinating team activities (including the supervisor), consistent with sound human relations procedures. Use an understanding of business principles and organizational priorities to make decisions about work being performed. Give guidance and instructions to subordinates consistent with management priorities and ethical standards. Manage and protect basic information systems, accounting records and customer and vendor information using appropriate laws and regulations, ethical standards and management policies. Interpret and use oral instructions to complete assigned tasks; speak clearly and produce written documents that meet standards of accuracy when dealing with the organizations’ stakeholders. Use accounting and other business data to develop information and reports to assist management in planning operations, identifying potential problems and controlling business activities.
