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Mar 31, 2023
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2022-2023 University Catalog
Accounting, B.S.
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Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs) for BS Accounting
Learning Objectives (AACSB)
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Business Knowledge: Students can demonstrate a proficiency in financial accounting and governmental accounting concepts, auditing concepts, individual income taxation concepts, cost/managerial accounting, and accounting information system concepts.
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Problem Solving/Critical Thinking: Students can analyze a problem situation and resolve the problem through a demonstrated proficiency in conducting auditing and tax research.
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Understanding Technology: Students can demonstrate the effective use of computers and information technology.
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Professional Communication: Students can communicate effectively as business professionals; they can develop a well-organized, written explanation and present a clear, cohesive oral presentation.
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General Education Requirements
Science
- BIOS Credits: 3 3
- Other Physical Science Credits: 3 3
- BIOS or same as physical Science Credits: 3 3
Humanities
- Humanities Elective - Credits: 6 2,3
- ENGL Literature - Credits: 3 3
Course Requirements for Major
Total Credit Hours Required: 120
- “C” or better required
- Must select either FTA 2650 as a Humanities or MANG 2472 , MANG 3474 as an Elective or Business Elective
- Check General Education Courses to confirm what courses fulfill this requirement.
Second Year of Enrollment
Fourth Year of Enrollment
Total Credit Hours Required: 120
- “C” or better required
- Must select either FTA 2650 as Humanities Elective or MANG 2472 , MANG 3474 as Elective or Business Elective.
- Required for all first-time full-time students.
Pre-CPA Program
Purpose
The purpose of the Pre-CPA program is to provide the courses needed to take the CPA exam in Louisiana. The program is intended to be an alternative to rather than a replacement for the Master of Science programs.
Requirements
To be eligible to take the CPA exam in Louisiana an individual must meet the following criteria from a university or college approved by the board:
- Possess at least a baccalaureate degree,
- Have at least 150 semester hours of post-secondary, graduate, or post-graduate education classes,
- Have college/university credit for the specific accounting courses and electives, and
- Have college/university credit for twenty-four hours of business courses including a course in commercial law as it affects accountancy.
Accounting courses: 24 hours above Principles
Business Courses: 24 hours including 3 hours of Business Law (BA 3021 ) as it affects accountancy.
See Department for specific courses and limitations. Additional details regarding the requirements to take the CPA exam are listed at: www.cpaboard.state.la.us
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