会計学（学士）

Accounting

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration

Coursework Location(s)

Main/Tucson, Online - Arizona Online

Areas of Interest

• Business, Economics & Entrepreneurship
• Computer & Information Science
• Law, Policy & Social Justice
• Mathematics, Statistics & Data Science

Overview

If you have a strong interest in finance and analyzing information, step into the University of Arizona's Accounting major and start a cut above. Develop the skills you need for a successful career in accounting as a CPA, CFO, business analyst or managerial accountant, helping organizations make the best financial decisions. Accountants compile, analyze and report financial data, supporting all business disciplines in making high quality decisions. Students wishing to earn their Bachelor of Science in Business Administration in Accounting must apply to the Eller College of Management, a separate process from admissions to the University. Undergraduates must complete 21 accounting units and 30 professional core units. Along with a variety of core accounting courses, in their final semester students immerse themselves in a capstone experience that is unique to accounting majors. Accounting students can apply for several scholarships to support their journey through higher education. Graduates go on to find work with corporations, accounting firms, small businesses, nonprofit organizations, and government agencies.

Learning Outcomes

• Critical Thinking; Demonstrates the ability to portray an understanding of a complex technical topic by processing information to form an objective analysis. Understand the industry environment and company strategies. Compare firm performance, risks and growth. Perform valuation analyses and identify investment opportunities for investors. Use mathematical models and perform statistical data analysis in support of business decision-making using appropriate software.
• Written Communication; Write appropriately for a given audience with conciseness, clarity, strong organization, and in a professional format. Effectively utilizes financial data in a written report to communicate ideas with appropriately integrated supporting analyses.
• Communication; Effectively utilize financial data in a written report to communicate ideas with appropriately integrated supporting analyses.
• Verbal Communication; Prepare and deliver a professional presentation on a business topic using appropriate business software.
• Teamwork; 1) Provide and receive feedback, ideas, and instruction in a professional manner. 2) Organize tasks and delegate responsibility to complete collaborative projects in a timely manner. 3) Explain the impact of each team member (including self) on the collaborative project and role each member plays. Organize tasks and delegate responsibility to complete collaborative projects in a timely manner. Explain the impact of each team member (including self) on the collaborative project and role each member plays.
• Technical Knowledge; Explains concepts and techniques from core accounting subject matter including financial accounting, managerial accounting, accounting information systems, auditing and tax. Demonstrates ability to apply tax laws to a set of data in preparation of an individual tax return.
• Technology; Demonstrates the ability to appropriately use software and technology in the business environment. Successfully utilizes tax return software to prepare an individual tax return. Demonstrates ability to create a logical and efficient excel spreadsheet utilizing formulas to derive result. Provides analysis and effectively articulates their understanding of the results.
• Ethics/Social Responsibility; Identifies ethical dilemmas and develops appropriate courses of action that consider the well-being of others and society.
• Career and Placement; Leverages skills and experiences for career success
• Outcomes/Student Satisfaction; Able to articulate program objectives and assess whether those objectives were achieved at the end of the program.

Program Details

Sample Courses

• ACCT 310: Cost and Managerial Accounting
• ACCT 420: Introduction to Federal Taxation
• ACCT 451: Analysis of Financial Statements

Career Fields

• Financial planning
• Corporate finance
• Nonprofit
• Government
• Public accounting

Additional Admissions Requirements

This major has additional admission criteria. Students pursuing a business degree through the Eller College of Management enter with a Business Management major and must apply for admission to the upper-division coursework of their desired major. Please see the Eller College of Management Professional Admission requirements for more information.