Preparing you for CPA certification and for career success.
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE
Our Accounting program blends accounting, information technology, and business to teach you about contemporary work environments, issues, and challenges. Learn about financial accounting, cost accounting, tax accounting, auditing, international accounting, and business law. Accounting internships in the public, corporate, or governmental/not-for-profit sectors will maximize your knowledge of the field with real-life experiences.
Our B.S. to M.S. option allows you to graduate with a master’s in Stevenson’s Business & Technology Management, Forensic Accounting, or Forensic Studies program in as little as five years.
Graduates of the Accounting program will:
- Satisfy requirements to take the Maryland Certified Public Accounting (CPA) examination (Note: Applicants for licensure are also required by the State of Maryland to acquire a total of 150 credit hours of coursework).
- Articulate accurately the technical knowledge of accounting and related disciplines needed to enter the accounting profession.
- Understand the ethical standards of the accounting profession, articulate a framework for these standards, and apply them thoughtfully and competently to a variety of business and accounting contexts.
- Solve problems by synthesizing discipline specific knowledge and critical thinking skills.
- Demonstrate the appropriate communication skills necessary for accounting professionals.
Honoring Aspiring Accounting Students
In April 2018, our first group of Accounting students was inducted into the Stevenson chapter of Sigma Beta Delta, a career-focused international honor society for students in business-related fields. One of the society’s goals is to “encourage and promote aspirations toward personal and professional improvement” for SU’s Accounting students.
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Career Opportunities
Career Paths for Accounting Majors
The Accounting program will not only prepare you for licensure and the Maryland Certified Public Accounting examination, it also provides you with the mentoring and professional know-how to enhance your career potential. Graduates of our Accounting program embark on many rewarding career choices, including:
- Accountant
- Auditor
- Financial Planner
- Securities Broker
- Underwriter
- Consultant
Curious about internships and job placement after you graduate? Visit our Office of Career Services.
Courses and Requirements
The courses listed below are required for completion of the bachelor's degree in accounting. Students must also complete the requirements for the Stevenson Educational Experience (SEE).
Specific pre- and co-requisites for each course are listed in the course descriptions.
Major Requirements
| FYS 100 | First Year Seminar |
| ACC 140 | Financial Accounting |
| ACC 141 | Managerial Accounting |
| ACC 201 | Intermediate Accounting I |
| ACC 202 | Intermediate Accounting II |
| ACC 303 | Cost and Managerial Accounting |
| ACC 400 | Auditing and Attestation |
| ACC 411 | Tax Accounting: Individual |
| ACC 412 | Tax Accounting: Corporation and Partnership |
| ACC 417 | Accounting Internship |
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| FIN 417 | Finance Internship |
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| ACC 407 | Advanced Auditing |
| CM 101 | Public Speaking |
| EC 201 | Principles of Macroeconomics |
| EC 202 | Principles of Microeconomics |
| FIN 303 | Foundations of Finance |
| IS 135 | MS Office Applications |
| LAW 308 | Business Law and Legal Responsibilities |
| MATH 136 | Introduction to Statistics |
| MGT 204 | Principles of Management |
| MGT 210 | Business Writing |
| MGT 308 | Business Ethics |
| MKT 206 | Principles of Marketing |
Tracks
Accountancy Track
All major requirements, plus the following:
| ACC 301 | Intermediate Accounting III |
Plus three of the following:
ACC 407 cannot be taken to fulfill both a major requirement and a track requirement.
| ACC 302 | Advanced Accounting |
| ACC 304 | Government and Not-for-Profit Accounting |
| ACC 311 | Computer Applications in Accounting |
| ACC 407 | Advanced Auditing |
| FIN 416 | International Finance |
Finance Track
All major requirements, plus the following:
| FIN 321/EC 321 | Money & Banking |
| ACC 430 | Financial Modeling |
Plus two of the following:
| FIN 416 | International Finance |
| FIN 420 | Investment Theory and Practice |
| FIN 435 | Applied Corporate Finance |
| FIN 450 | Business Valuation |
Tracks and Minors
Tracks
Accountancy Track
The Accountancy Track prepares students with a broad spectrum of accounting courses needed for traditional accounting careers. The track is designed to provide accounting graduates with the knowledge required to become successful in today’s multi-faceted business world. The program combines accounting courses with information technology and functional activities of business, government, and not-for-profit organizations, while providing students with an understanding of contemporary work environments, issues, and challenges.
The accounting curriculum prepares graduates to take the Certified Public Accounting examination. In addition to passing the CPA exam, all states require applicants for licensing to acquire a total of 150 credit hours of coursework. Several options are available to help students fulfill the additional 30 credit hours of coursework. Today's public accountant must have the technical knowledge of the field and skills, such as critical thinking, writing, and working in teams.
Finance Track
The Finance Track allows students to focus their accounting studies in capital management and is designed to provide accounting majors with a broad background in financial services. This track will provide graduates with the necessary knowledge and tools to pursue accounting careers in public accounting, finance, business, government, and not-for-profit organizations. Students will be eligible to sit for the Certified Public Accounting examination. In addition to passing the CPA exam, all states require applicants for licensing to acquire a total of 150 credit hours of coursework. Several options are available to help students fulfill the additional 30 credit hours of coursework.
Minor
A minor in accounting is available. All course prerequisites must be met to be eligible to take the selected course for a minor. Please see an academic advisor for more information. Specific information regarding minor requirements may be found in the Academic Information section of the catalog.
BS/MS Option
Our B.S. to M.S. option allows you to graduate with a master’s in Stevenson’s Business & Technology Management, Forensic Accounting, or Forensic Studies program in as little as five years. A second Bachelor’s degree is yet another possibility.
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