Course Overview
Study Program
Accounting
Overview
Admission Requirements
Course Overview: The Bachelor of Science in Accounting is a rigorous program designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of accounting principles, financial reporting, and auditing processes. This course equips students with the technical skills and analytical abilities required to interpret financial data, ensure regulatory compliance, and make strategic financial decisions. Graduates will be well-prepared for careers in various sectors, including public accounting, corporate finance, auditing, and taxation.
Program Objectives:
Equip students with a solid foundation in accounting principles and practices.
Develop analytical and critical thinking skills for financial problem-solving.
Foster an understanding of the regulatory and ethical environment of the accounting profession.
Enhance practical skills through internships, case studies, and real-world accounting scenarios.
Course Structure: The program spans over four years, divided into eight semesters, integrating both theoretical knowledge and practical application.
Year 1: Introduction to Accounting, Financial Accounting, Business Mathematics, Microeconomics.
Year 2: Managerial Accounting, Intermediate Financial Accounting, Business Statistics, Macroeconomics.
Year 3: Auditing, Advanced Financial Accounting, Taxation Principles, Corporate Finance.
Year 4: Cost Accounting, Accounting Information Systems, International Accounting, Capstone Project in Accounting.
Year 1:
Introduction to Accounting Exam\n\nBasics of the accounting profession
Fundamental accounting concepts and principles
Financial Accounting Exam\n\nRecording and reporting of financial transactions
Preparing basic financial statements
Business Mathematics Exam\n\nMathematical techniques used in business scenarios
Algebra, calculus, and statistics basics
Microeconomics Exam\n\nBasic economic principles at an individual or firm level
Supply, demand, and market equilibrium
Year 2:
Managerial Accounting Exam\n\nAccounting for internal business decisions
Cost analysis and budgeting
Intermediate Financial Accounting Exam\n\nIn-depth study of financial statements and reporting
Accounting for assets, liabilities, and equity
Business Statistics Exam\n\nData collection, analysis, and interpretation
Probability and statistical inference
Macroeconomics Exam\n\nEconomic principles at a national or global level
Fiscal and monetary policy, inflation, and unemployment
Year 3:
Auditing Exam\n\nPrinciples and practices of auditing
Internal controls and risk assessment
Advanced Financial Accounting Exam\n\nComplex financial reporting scenarios
Mergers, acquisitions, and foreign currency transactions
Taxation Principles Exam\n\nFundamentals of tax laws and regulations
Individual and corporate taxation
Corporate Finance Exam\n\nFinancial management of corporations
Capital budgeting, financial markets, and risk management
Year 4:
Cost Accounting Exam\n\nTracking and analyzing production costs
Cost-volume-profit analysis and budgeting
Accounting Information Systems Exam\n\nUse of technology in accounting
Systems design, implementation, and controls
International Accounting Exam\n\nAccounting standards and practices in a global context
Foreign exchange, international taxation, and financial reporting
Capstone Project Presentation\n\nComprehensive research or field project
Addressing a current issue or challenge in accounting
High school diploma or equivalent, with a strong foundation in mathematics.
Letters of recommendation, preferably from math or business educators.
A personal statement detailing the applicant's interest in accounting and any relevant experience.
An interview may be conducted to gauge the applicant's understanding and passion for the field.