Study Program
Accounting
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
- Basics of the accounting profession
- Fundamental accounting concepts and principles
- Financial Accounting Exam
- Recording and reporting of financial transactions
- Preparing basic financial statements
- Business Mathematics Exam
- Mathematical techniques used in business scenarios
- Algebra, calculus, and statistics basics
- Microeconomics Exam
- Basic economic principles at an individual or firm level
- Supply, demand, and market equilibrium
Year 2:
- Managerial Accounting Exam
- Accounting for internal business decisions
- Cost analysis and budgeting
- Intermediate Financial Accounting Exam
- In-depth study of financial statements and reporting
- Accounting for assets, liabilities, and equity
- Business Statistics Exam
- Data collection, analysis, and interpretation
- Probability and statistical inference
- Macroeconomics Exam
- Economic principles at a national or global level
- Fiscal and monetary policy, inflation, and unemployment
Year 3:
- Auditing Exam
- Principles and practices of auditing
- Internal controls and risk assessment
- Advanced Financial Accounting Exam
- Complex financial reporting scenarios
- Mergers, acquisitions, and foreign currency transactions
- Taxation Principles Exam
- Fundamentals of tax laws and regulations
- Individual and corporate taxation
- Corporate Finance Exam
- Financial management of corporations
- Capital budgeting, financial markets, and risk management
Year 4:
- Cost Accounting Exam
- Tracking and analyzing production costs
- Cost-volume-profit analysis and budgeting
- Accounting Information Systems Exam
- Use of technology in accounting
- Systems design, implementation, and controls
- International Accounting Exam
- Accounting standards and practices in a global context
- Foreign exchange, international taxation, and financial reporting
- Capstone Project Presentation
- Comprehensive research or field project
- Addressing a current issue or challenge in accounting
Admission Requirements:
- 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.