Accounting Dual Degrees

Degree: Bachelor of Science-Master of Science
Concentration: Accounting
Hours: 150

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Accounting Dual Degrees Overview

�鶹��Ƶ's Accounting Dual Degrees allows you to study for and complete the Bachelor of Science in Accounting and Master of Science in Professional Accounting degrees at the same time. Current law requires 150 college credit hours to sit for the Uniform CPA Examination in the state of Texas. To help students meet this requirement, the graduate college provides dual enrollment in both programs. This enables a timely completion of an internship that offers greater opportunities for initial employment and career success.

In order to be admitted to the M.S. in Professional Accounting program, you must complete at least 75 hours of coursework (including 12 hours of upper-level accounting courses), have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 in all undergraduate accounting courses at the time of admittance and maintain an accounting GPA of 3.0 throughout the undergraduate program, along with have a minimum cumulative overall GPA of 3.0 at the time of admittance and throughout the program.

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Accounting Courses You May Take

Governmental Accounting: Primary emphasis on governmental accounting and accounting for not-for-profit organizations. Also includes Statement of Cash Flows.

Cost Accounting: Cost accounting with a managerial emphasis: Job order and process cost; standard cost and variance analysis; budgetary control; relevant costing for decision making; capital budgeting.

Professional Ethics: This course addresses the professional ethics of accountants who seek careers in (1) public accounting and pursue becoming a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and (2) financial and management accounting and pursue becoming a Certified Management Accountant (CMA). It addresses the professional ethical standards set forth in (1) the American Institute of Public Accountants Code of Professional Conduct, (2) Public Company Accounting Oversight Board Ethics and Independence; and (3) Institute of Management Accountants Statement of Professional Ethical Practice. It will provide students with the importance of ethics and ethical choices in an accounting career.

Introduction to Auditing: Introduction to the theory of auditing, with emphasis on generally accepted auditing standards (GAAS) and the professions Statements on Auditing Standards. Understanding of the types of reports issued by auditors and the circumstances which would occasion the issuance of each. Also, discussion of the role of internal auditors and operational and compliance audits.

Advanced Accounting: Analysis of special problems and theories relative to corporate mergers and acquisitions; consolidated financial statements; and partnerships. A major team research project and oral presentation is required.

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Career Paths for Accounting

You will leave this program prepared to begin a variety of accounting- and financial-related careers in business, industry, government and nonprofit organizations. You could pursue employment as a financial accountant, holding positions such as staff accountant, internal auditor, tax accountant, management accountant, financial analyst, financial manager, revenue analyst, budget analyst or business manager.