College of Business & Management Bachelor’s Degree Program Accounting about this degree program general education coursework Accounting is the language of business, vital to understanding and communicating critical financial information, such as profits and losses, assets and liabilities, and cash flow. Earning a bachelor’s degree in Accounting at DeVry University can help you launch a successful career in many business areas and industries, such as finance, management, entertainment, operations management, or forensic accounting. At DeVry University, we believe in the value of a comprehensive education. This means broadening your knowledge and skill sets beyond the area of your degree program, to help prepare you to succeed in today’s diverse and evolving workplace. DeVry University’s Bachelor’s in Accounting degree program can help prepare you for the workplace by teaching you key business concepts and tactics, while sharpening your communication and interpersonal skills. Our curriculum can help you understand the core concepts of accounting, why it is so fundamental to businesses, and how using accounting can help businesses operate, perform and grow more efficiently. Our coursework includes an introduction to business and technology, as well as the study of data analysis, database management, and budgeting and forecasting. As a student you can utilize our curriculum and classroom education to address real business issues taken from the boardrooms and offices of Fortune 500 companies. From day one, you can learn important analytical and communication skills, such as problem-solving, reasoning and analysis, academic and professional writing, plus mathematics and statistics skills. These skills can better equip you to work across cultures and understand a wide range of concepts that influence your area of study. General Education Coursework: • Communication Skills • Humanities • Mathematics • Natural Sciences • Personal and Professional Development • Social Sciences core-degree coursework all of these courses 1 of these courses 1 of these courses ACCT-304 ACCT-305 ACCT-312 ACCT-439 ACCT-444 Intermediate Accounting I Intermediate Accounting II Intermediate Accounting III Professional Ethics for Accountants Auditing ACCT-324 ACCT-429 Federal Tax Accounting Federal Income Taxation ACCT-344 ACCT-346 Cost Accounting Managerial Accounting 1 of these courses Note: DeVry’s academic catalog, available via www.devry.edu/uscatalog, contains the most current and detailed program information, including graduation requirements. ACCT-352 ACCT-451 Business Information Systems with Lab Accounting Information Systems with Lab Bachelor’s Degree Program College of Business & Management Accounting careers in accounting knowledge and skills A degree in accounting can be the gateway to a wide variety of careers in industries ranging from technology and business to entertainment and hospitality. Accountants not only handle business functions like bookkeeping, payroll and billing, they can also be involved in purchasing, forensic analysis, financial management and can be an important part of the team guiding a company to greater growth and success. Financial Accounting 2 — Understand financial foundations, including asset recognition and measurement; external reporting; accounting for income taxes, pensions and other post-retirement benefits; shareholders’ equity, share-based compensation and earnings per share; accounting changes and error correction; and statements of cash flow. By earning a bachelor’s degree in Accounting from DeVry University you can have a strong foundation in accounting and economics, as well as a thorough understanding of business technology, government laws and regulations, and even business administration and management. This knowledge can help you handle the accounting needs of many different types of both large and small businesses. Graduates of DeVry University’s Bachelor’s in Accounting degree program may consider careers including: • Financial Examiner • Budget Analyst • Financial Manager • Claim Examiner • Purchasing Agent • Cost Estimator • Purchasing Manager • Credit Analyst According to the U.S. Department of Labor, employment of accountants and auditors is projected to grow by 22 percent. “An increase in the number of businesses, changing financial laws and corporate governance regulations, and increased accountability for protecting an organization’s stakeholders will drive job growth.” Furthermore, growth in employment of financial analysts, which is also a potential career option for someone with an accounting degree, is projected 20 percent during the 2008-18 decade, which is much faster than the average for all occupations. “Primary factors for this growth are increasing complexity and global diversification of investments and growth in the overall amount of assets under management.”1 Auditing 2 — Examine the principles, practices and procedures used by public accountants for certifying corporate financial statements. Accounting Information Systems 2 — Learn to design, install, operate and manage an integrated, automated accounting system, including ledgers, transaction process cycles, application controls, information security requirements and business information systems integration. Federal Income Taxation 2 — Understand business models such as sole proprietorships, s-corporations and limited-partnerships, as well as the federal taxation concepts that apply to them, including income inclusions and exclusions; property transactions; capital gains and losses; and tax credits. Financial Advising 3 — Advise clients in areas such as compensation, employee health care benefits, the design of accounting or data processing systems, or longrange tax or estate planning. did you know? DeVry University, its Keller Graduate School of Management and Becker Professional Education can provide you with a Fast Track to a career in Accounting. In as few as 5 years, you can earn a bachelor’s degree, a master’s degree, and prepare to take the CPA Exam. This path can save you 2 years, 7 courses and over $10,000 in tuition. career-focused coursework 3 of these courses all of these courses 2-3 of these courses ACCT-349 ACCT-405 ACCT-424 ACCT-440 BUSN-420 Advanced Cost Accounting Advanced Accounting Federal Tax Accounting II Accounting Research Business Law ACCT-461 Accounting Senior Project Additional required courses: at least 6 semestercredit-hours from any course listed above, provided prerequisites are satisfied. Some elective hours may need to be used to meet specialized requirements, to satisfy pre-requisites for courses in the core or selection, and/or to meet specific state accountancy board requirements. Critical Thinking 3 — Use logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems. Mathematical Reasoning 3 — Use mathematical formulas to solve problems or project outcomes. Judgment and Decision-Making 3 — Consider the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one. In New York, DeVry University operates as DeVry College of New York. DeVry University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission (HLC), www.ncahlc.org. DeVry is certified to operate by the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia. DeVry University is authorized for operation by the THEC. www.state.tn.us/thec. Nashville Campus – 3343 Perimeter Hill Dr., Nashville, TN 37211. Program availability varies by location. AC0060. ©2014 DeVry Educational Development Corp. All rights reserved. Version 7/7/14 For comprehensive consumer information, visit devry.edu/ba Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2010-11 Edition, Accountants and Auditors, on the Internet at www.bls.gov/oco/ocos001.htm (visited February 8, 2012). DeVry University, on the internet at www.devry.edu/degree-programs/college-business-management/accounting-about.jsp. 3 O*NET OnLine, Accountants, on the Internet at www.online.onetcenter.org/link/summary/13-2011.01 (visited February 8, 2012). 1 2 Visit DeVry.edu or call 888.DEVRY.04