Technical Knowledge of Accounting: Competence and understanding of financial accounting, taxation, management accounting, accounting information Systems, and auditing.
Upon completion of a B.S. in Accounting, graduates will be able to demonstrate technical knowledge of accounting by:
- Using the principles and theories of financial accounting, taxation, management accounting, and auditing in professional settings.
- Preparing financial and budget reports.
- Analyzing financial performance.
- Using data visualization tools to evaluate control systems and explain business processes.
Technological Agility: Competence in utilizing and applying relevant technologies and applications for the correct use and analysis of accounting data.
Upon completion of a B.S. in Accounting, graduates will be able to demonstrate technological agility by:
- Using technologies (ERP systems, Access databases, ACL, spreadsheets, IDEA, VISIO, RPA, XBRL, Power BI, and analytics software) to organize and analyze accounting data.
- Using analytics and data visualization technologies to support accounting data analysis and decision-making.
- Designing and using accounting systems and databases.
Critical Thinking: Identification and analysis of complex technical information to reach well-reasoned conclusions about accounting issues.
Upon completion of a B.S. in Accounting, graduates will be able to demonstrate critical thinking by:
- Identifying an accounting problem or issue to be addressed,
- Evaluating technical information relevant to the problem or issue,
- Evaluating the assumptions and limitations of decision alternatives, and
- Formulating well-reasoned decisions and conclusions.
Communication: Effective written and oral communication competencies appropriate for professional settings.
Upon completion of a B.S. in Accounting, graduates will be able to demonstrate communication by:
- Using written communication with clarity, fluency, and accuracy.
- Using oral communication appropriate to the audience and context.
- Using accurate technical terminology in communicating about accounting issues.
- Presenting accounting and business information in a professional manner.
Ethical Reasoning: Recognition of ethical issues relevant to the practice of accounting and the impact of accounting decisions on individuals, the profession, and society.
Upon completion of a B.S. in Accounting, graduates will be able to demonstrate ethical reasoning by:
- Identifying ethical issues relevant to accounting, including policies, codes of conduct, laws, and compliance requirements.
- Evaluating the ethical impact of decision alternatives.
- Using ethical judgment to make accounting decisions.