Bachelor of Science in Accounting
Chair: Dr. Ghirmay S. Ghebreyesus
Administrative Coordinator III: Ms. Adelea Holmes
Professors: Dr. Joseph B. Omonuk and Dr. Jean Baptiste Dodor
Associate Professor: Dr. Tesfalidet Tukue
Instructors: Ms. Thelma Jones, Dr. Lauri R. Patterson
The Accounting Program was established to meet the growing demand for highly qualified professionals in the many specialized areas of accountancy. The program provides a professional education to prepare students for careers in public accounting (CPA firms), corporate accounting, financial management, and a variety of careers that demand a high level of proficiency in accounting.
Through a traditional four-year curriculum leading to a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting, the program encourages scholarly professional research that contributes to the advancement of accounting theory and practice. Additionally, it provides students with the foundation for passing professional certification examinations such as the Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Management Accountant (CMA), and the Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) examinations.
In addition to students in the College of Business, the program offers accounting courses that serve the needs of the University-wide constituency and offers various educational services to the professional and business communities. Graduates also gain the necessary foundation to pursue advanced degrees in business and related areas.
Degree Requirements
DEGREE REQUIREMENTS
Accounting majors are required to complete 122 semester hours of which 30 credit hours must be in the field of accounting (above the principles level). A grade of “C” or better must be attained in all accounting courses presented to fulfill the requirements in the major. Accounting electives in specialized areas are available to advanced students.
THE 150-HOUR REQUIREMENT
While the traditional four-year program fulfills the educational requirements for certain areas of accounting, Louisiana requires a baccalaureate degree and no less than 150 hours of University course credit to take the Certified Public Accountant (CPA) examination. A number of other states have similar requirements and prospective candidates are advised to contact the respective State Boards of Accountancy. Individuals desiring to meet these requirements can do so by completing additional 26 hours beyond the hours required for the baccalaureate degree. It is recommended that students consider the Master of Business Administration (MBA) Program in the College of Business to satisfy this requirement.
First Year
First Semester
Second Semester
Second Year
First Semester
HIST
| History Requirement | 3 |
| SPHY 102B | Physical Science I | 3 |
| SACC 211B | Financial Accounting Principle | 3 |
| CMPS 291B | Advanced Techniques Using Spreadsheets | 3 |
| SECO 222B | Prin of Economics II | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
History Requirement Recommendation:
SHIS or HIST (200 Level or Above)
Natural Science Requirement Recommendation:
SPHY 102B or CHEM 131B
Second Semester
Social/Behavior Science Requirement Recommendation:
SPSY 201B or Above
Third Year
First Semester
Second Semester
Fourth Year
First Semester
| ACCT 400B | Advanced Accounting | 3 |
| ACCT 310B | Tax Accounting | 3 |
| MGMT 310B | Production Management | 3 |
ACCT
| Accounting Elective | 3 |
| Free Elective | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
Second Semester
| ACCT 430B | Auditing | 3 |
| ACCT 461B | Adv Busn Law for Accountants | 3 |
| MGMT 490B | Strategic Management | 3 |
ACCT
| Accounting Elective | 3 |
| Finance or Economics Elective | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
Accounting Elective Requirement: 300 Level or Above
Finance or Economics Elective Requirement: 300 Level or Above
Minor in Accounting
Requirements List
PLUS ANY 2 COURSES LISTED BELOW:
ACCT 310
ACCT 320
ACCT 400
ACCT 430
Total Credit Hours: 18
SENL 240 (Introduction to African American Literature) satisfies both the Humanities and African American Experience Requirements.