Accounting B.B.A. Degree

The field of accounting is often divided into two parts: financial and managerial. Financial accounting is concerned with reporting the results of the operations and financial position of a business firm to those both inside and outside of the management of the firm, including stockholders. Managerial accounting deals with the techniques, controls, systems, and reports used internally by the managers of an organization.

The accounting curriculum at Jacksonville University is designed to provide a foundation for entry into either the financial or managerial areas of accounting. A license as a CPA for the financial accountant, a CMA for the managerial accountant, or a CIA for the internal auditor are the frequent goals of an accounting student.

In addition to these professional opportunities, accounting students become excellent candidates for management positions in such areas a banking, investment houses, and brokerage firms. Many of the major accounting firms are heavily involved in management consulting.

Major Requirements

 

University Core

Core University Core Requirements

37

Davis College of Business & Technology Core Curriculum

 
Davis College of Business & Technology Core Curriculum Requirements

54

General Electives

General ElectivesRequirement

5

In addition, they must take the following courses:

ACCT 311Intermediate Accounting I

3

ACCT 312Intermediate Accounting II

3

ACCT 314Cost-Based Decision Making

3

ACCT 341Federal Taxation I

3

ACCT 370Accounting Information Systems

3

ACCT 450Advanced Accounting I

3

ACCT 453Auditing

3

XX xxxOne (1) 3-credit hour business elective course numbered 300 or above from outside the Davis College of Business & Technology core and outside major requirements.

3

Total Credit Hours:24

Accounting Major Important Notes:

  • Students majoring in accounting must earn a “C” or better in ACCT 201 and ACCT 202 before taking all 300 level and above accounting courses, except ACCT 305.
  • In addition, accounting majors must earn a “C” or better in ACCT 311 before taking ACCT 312, ACCT 450, and ACCT 453.

Total Credit Hours: 120