Department of Accounting
and Information Systems
EY Seminar in Professional Leadership
Community College Outreach
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About CSUN
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Nearly 42,000 students
 1,900 faculty members
 2,100 staff members
 Degrees offered:
– 64 Bachelor’s
– 50 Master’s
College of Business and Economics
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Over 8000 students
 12 undergraduate areas of study
 3 graduate programs
 One of the top ten largest Business Schools in
the country.
 Has a great reputation with area businesses
Accounting and Information Systems
Degree Programs
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Bachelor’s of Science in Accountancy
– Option in Professional Accountancy
– Option in Information Systems
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Bachelor’s of Science in Information Systems
– Option in Information Technology
– Option in Business Systems
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Minor in Information Systems
Bachelor’s of Science in
Accountancy
Careers in Accounting
Public & Private
Staff Accountant
Certified Management Accountant (CMA)
Tax Accountant
Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
Treasurer
Financial Planner
Auditor
Controller
CFO
Partner
Other Careers
Business Advisement
Human Resources
Business Manager
Consulting
Benefits of the CSUN Accounting Program
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Accredited by the AACSB
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Top 3 Recruited Schools in SoCal
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Highest standard of achievement for business schools
CSUN, USC, UCLA
Top 3 in CPA exam pass rates
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CSUN, USC, Berkeley
Salaries for Accounting Grads
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Wages
– $45k - $60k as a Staff 1 at a public firm
– Partners make $250k - $1 million
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Overtime Pay
– Big 4 don’t pay overtime
– Midsize & small firms pay overtime
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Internships
– Same wage as Staff 1 accountant
Bachelor’s of Science in Accountancy
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Options in:
 Professional Accountancy
−Additional four courses in Accounting
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Information Systems
−Additional four courses in Information Systems
Students in both options take the same core
business and accounting classes.
 May choose both options:
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−Firms highly value students with both skill sets!
−You will be very marketable now and in the future!
−IT Auditor: $67,000 – $94,250
Bachelor’s of Science in
Information Systems
What is Information Systems?
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The study and use of
computer hardware,
software, and networks to
provide solutions to
business related
problems.
IS Careers are 5 of the top 15
Fastest Growing Jobs in the US, 2006-16
(Numbers in thousands)
Source: US Department of Labor Bureau
Title
Network systems and data communications analysts
Computer software engineers, applications
Personal financial advisors
Veterinarians
Financial analysts
Pharmacy technicians
Employment Number
2006
2016
262
402
Change (%)
53.4
507
176
62
221
733
248
84
295
44.6
41
35
33.8
285
13
376
17
32
30.7
167
100
217
130
30.1
30
25
504
32
650
29.8
29
Computer software engineers, systems software
119
350
154
449
28.6
28.2
Environmental science and protection technicians, including health
Physical therapists
36
173
47
220
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27.1
Forensic science technicians
Dental hygienists
Mental health counselors
Marriage and family therapists
Computer systems analysts
Database administrators
Salaries for Information Systems Grads
Bachelor of Science in Information
Systems with options in:
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Information Technology
− More computer science courses
and programming focused
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Business Systems
− More business and advanced IS
focused. Courses in advanced
networking, application
development and information
security
Minor in Information Systems
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The Information Systems Minor is for:
– Students within the College of Business and
Economics in the BSA, BSBA, or BAE programs.
– Students throughout the University majoring in
programs such as Communications, Geography,
Graphic Design, Engineering, Health Science,
Kinesiology, or Journalism
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21 units of business and IS courses
 Only 12-15 more units for other
business majors
Transferring to CSUN’s Accounting
and Information Systems Programs
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Accounting: start out in Pre-Accounting
 Information Systems: declare major right away
 Prerequisites for taking ALL 400 level courses
– BUS 302/L (Business Gateway Course and Lab)
 Classroom and test labs
 Must be currently enrolled to take 300 level
 Must pass to take 400 level
– UDWPE (Upper Division Writing Proficiency Exam)
 Apply for a date and time
 Costs $20
Student Organizations
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Accounting Association (AA)
 Association of Latino Professionals in Finance
& Accounting (ALPFA)
 Beta Alpha Psi (BAY)
 Management Information Systems Association
(MISA)
 Business Honors Association (BHA)
www.csunaa.org
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Presents students with more
information about the accounting
profession and the skills needed to
become successful
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Provides students the opportunities to become
acquainted with potential employers
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Prepares students in making the transition from
academia to industry
Association of Latino
Professionals for America
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All Business Majors Welcomed!
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Values:
– Integrity, Diversity, Culture, Service, and
Teamwork
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Opportunities for:
– Professional Development
– Networking with ALPFA professionals
– Scholarships
– Regional and National Conventions
www.alpfacsun.com
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BETA ALPHA PSI
s Chi Chapter
CSUN’s Epsilon
www.csunbap.org
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Honors association for students in Accounting
 Networking opportunities
 Technical meetings with guest speakers from
the field
 Candidate Status:
– Declared in accounting, finance, or information systems
– Completed at least one year of collegiate courses
– Transfer GPA of at least 3.5
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Guest speakers working in the IS field
Keep students informed of job openings,
internships, mock interviews, firm tours
Network with IS professionals, fellow
students, and professors
Helps you launch a successful career
Business Honors Association
www.csun.edu/bha
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Honors association open to all majors
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Benefits of the program:
– Priority registration
– Honors lounge
– Unlimited computer access
– Smaller class size
– Professional shadowing
– BHA Case Competition
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Admission Requirements:
– 3.5 GPA, submit application form, and 2 recommendations
Experiential Learning Opportunities
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The CSUN Volunteer Income Tax Assistance
(VITA) Clinic
– Students of all majors may receive course credit for serving as Tax
Preparers or as Supervisors in the VITA Clinic
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The Bookstein Low Income Tax Clinic
– Senior accounting students may receive course credit for serving as a
Tax Clinician in helping low income taxpayers resolve disputes with the
IRS
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The Bookstein Community Outreach Clinic
– Senior accounting students may receive course credit for serving as a
Tax Educator in facilitating workshops to low income taxpayers on
various federal tax topics
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Points of Pride
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EY Center for Careers in A&IS:
– Ernst & Young has given our department $1,000,000 to
have a Career Center just for Accounting and IS majors!
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Meet the Firms:
– Every semester we have a job fair just for our department
with over 50 employers looking to hire our grads!
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Spring Awards Banquet:
– Each spring our department gives out over 50 scholarships
and awards to our students sponsored by firms,
organizations, and individuals who believe strongly in our
programs. The average award is $1,000!