Contact
Tami Ward Gower, CPA, CGMA, M.B.A., M.Ed.
Clinical Professor, College of Business
tgower@une.edu
Mission
This program will prepare graduates for a career in accounting as a CPA or for a role in private industry. The responsibilities of CPA’s have evolved to require broader and deeper skill sets and competencies with knowledge of both current and emerging technologies. The program learning outcomes and proposed curriculum align with the CPA Evolution Model Curriculum developed by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) and the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) which took effect in January 2024. The curriculum is relevant and forward looking to enhance success and marketability in the accounting profession.
Program Description
The Accounting minor coursework is designed to be up-to-date with the AICPA guidelines as well as the latest tax and accounting software, making students well-prepared to enter this much-needed profession.
Curricular Requirements
| Program Required Courses | Credits |
|---|---|
| BUAC 201 – Financial Accounting | 3 |
| BUAC 303 – Managerial Accounting | 3 |
| BUAC 310 – Intermediate Accounting I | 3 |
| BUAC 320 – Auditing Principles or BUAC 330 – Tax for Individuals and Entities | 3 |
| Six (6) credits of 300- or 400-level courses with BUAC prefix | 6 |
| Minimum Total Required Credits | 18 |
|---|
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