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Girard School of Business and International Commerce

Departments & Programs

Accounting

Accounting Minor

The Accounting Minor is designed to develop in-depth knowledge of accounting principles, concepts, and applications. Students taking courses in accounting learn how to apply analytical reasoning skills to both business and accounting problems, including financial statement analysis. 

Graduates with an Accounting Minor may pursue additional accounting education to pursue a career as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA). Students may also seek advanced degrees in law or business (e.g., Master of Science in Management). 

Minor Requirements:

  • BUS1100  Essentials of Business Analysis
  • BUS2203  Accounting for Business
  • ACC3303  Intermediate Accounting I

 

Choose 2 Additional Accounting Courses:

  • ACC3304  Intermediate Accounting II
  • ACC3308  Cost Accounting
  • ACC4406  Advanced Accounting
  • ACC4407  Taxes
  • ACC4408  Auditing
  • ACC4411  Advanced Taxation
  • ACC4412  Accounting Information Systems

 

Career Combination: Students who major in Economics or Math and minor in Accounting will have a great foundation for a career in accounting. Individuals with an accounting background may seek employment in accounting departments, personal financial planning, government agencies, and a range of education and non-profit entities.