Accounting 505
If you’re intrigued by accounting principles and topics like financial statements, foreign exchange rates, and capital structure, this online program is an excellent path for you. (An on-campus option may also be available; contact a student advisor for details.) You'll gain the knowledge you need to pursue a career in this field and move toward professional certification.
The Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting is designed to provide students with the education necessary for a rewarding and challenging professional career in public, private, or governmental accounting. The curriculum includes foundation courses at a level needed for professional certification for the U.S. Certified Public Accountant (CPA) examination.
Keeping pace with trends towards international convergence of accounting standards (and CPA examination test trends), students will learn IFRS (International Financial Reporting Standards) by comparing and contrasting them with U.S. GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles). Students will learn to apply these principles to record accounting events and prepare financial statements. To enhance students' expertise, courses in cost accounting, individual and multinational taxation, as well as auditing and forensic accounting are offered.
Each state sets forth standards required to be eligible to take the CPA exam and apply for licensure or certification as a CPA. The Certified Management Accountant (CMA) certification requires membership in the Institute of Management Accountants (IMA) as well as education, work experience, and examination requirements. While Western International University® programs are designed with consideration for the standards proposed by the National Association of State Boards of Accounting (NASBA) and the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) and the IMA, Western International University cannot assure that successful graduates will meet their states' or IMA's specific eligibility requirements
The Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting is designed to provide students with the education necessary for a rewarding and challenging professional career in public, private, or governmental accounting. The curriculum includes foundation courses at a level needed for professional certification for the U.S. Certified Public Accountant (CPA) examination.
Keeping pace with trends towards international convergence of accounting standards (and CPA examination test trends), students will learn IFRS (International Financial Reporting Standards) by comparing and contrasting them with U.S. GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles). Students will learn to apply these principles to record accounting events and prepare financial statements. To enhance students' expertise, courses in cost accounting, individual and multinational taxation, as well as auditing and forensic accounting are offered.
Each state sets forth standards required to be eligible to take the CPA exam and apply for licensure or certification as a CPA. The Certified Management Accountant (CMA) certification requires membership in the Institute of Management Accountants (IMA) as well as education, work experience, and examination requirements. While Western International University® programs are designed with consideration for the standards proposed by the National Association of State Boards of Accounting (NASBA) and the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) and the IMA, Western International University cannot assure that successful graduates will meet their states' or IMA's specific eligibility requirements