Bachelor of Science in Accounting
The principal objectives of the Bachelor of Science in Accounting program are to provide students with a broad, fundamental knowledge of the field, to prepare them for employment in accounting careers, and to provide a strong liberal arts component that develops communications skills, information literacy, abstract thinking and critical analysis and fosters historical, political and social awareness.
Disclaimers
Courses earned from Strayer University do not automatically qualify the holder to participate in professional licensing examinations to practice certain professions in any state. All students interested in practicing a regulated accounting profession requiring licensure from a state regulatory agency should contact the appropriate state regulatory agency in their field of interest. A listing of contact information for the most common accounting-related licensing boards is available on the Strayer website at https://www.strayer.edu/student-consumer-information/licensed-careers.
Licensing information is also available from the following websites: American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (www.aicpa.org), National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (www.nasba.org), Institute of Internal Auditors (www.theiia.org), Institute of Management Accountants (www.imanet.org) and the Accreditation Council for Accountancy and Taxation (www.acatcredentials.org).
Most states have additional requirements directly related to CPA examination preparation. Students should consult their respective state Board of Accountancy for further details.
Also available are an Associate in Arts in Accounting and Master of Science in Accounting.
Students enrolled in the Bachelor of Science in Accounting program in Arkansas and New Jersey must follow the program requirements in the catalog sections applicable to their state.
Strayer business programs create value for students by providing a flexible, innovative and career-focused experience to maximize their economic mobility and empower them to succeed in business. The Strayer University Bachelor of Science in Accounting degree program is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP), 11520 West 119th Street, Overland Park, KS 66213, 913.339.9356.
Requirements
Major
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| ACC 206 | Accounting II | |
| ACC 303 | Intermediate Accounting I | |
| ACC 304 | Intermediate Accounting II | |
| ACC 305 | Intermediate Accounting III | |
| ACC 306 | Microcomputer Applications for Accountants | |
| ACC 307 | Federal Taxation | |
| ACC 308 | Accounting Information Systems Fundamentals | |
| ACC 317 | Advanced Federal Taxation | |
| ACC 350 | Managerial Accounting | |
| ACC 401 | Advanced Accounting | |
| ACC 403 | Auditing | |
| ACC 410 | Government and Not-for-Profit Accounting | |
| ACC 499 | Undergraduate Accounting Capstone | |
| BUS 100 | Introduction to Business | |
| FIN 100 | Principles of Finance | |
| LEG 100 | Business Law I | |
| LEG 305 | The Legal Environment of Business | |
| Total Credit Hours: | 81.0 |
General Education Core
| CIS 101 | Navigating a Digital World | |
| COM 100 | Communication at Work | |
| COM 200 | Communication: The Key to Working Together | |
| ECO 110 | Taking Charge of Your Economic Future | |
| ENG 116 | Discover the Writer in You | |
| ENG 201 | The Power of Persuasion | |
| HIS 110 | U.S. History: Learn from the Past, Prepare for the Future | |
| HUM 201 | Exploring Cultures: Adapting in a Global World | |
| MAT 110 | Using Math to Inform Your World | |
| MAT 210 | Data-Driven Decisions | |
| PHI 201 | Thinking it Through | |
| PSY 101 | Smarter Decisions through Psychology | |
| SCI 201 | Unlocking the Secrets of Science and Innovation | |
| SOC 101 | The Story of Us: Embracing Diversity and Collaboration | |
| WRK 100 | Preparing for the Future of Work | |
| Total Credit Hours: | 67.5 |
Electives
These courses are selected in consultation with a dean, advisor or coach; within this component it is possible for students to develop a minor in a second area of study (see Minors).
All courses are 4.5 quarter credit hours.
Total Credit Hours: 180.0