Accountancy, BAccy

Introduction

The degree in Accountancy requires 151.5 credits and is designed for students seeking a career as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA). It will prepare students for successful careers in auditing, financial accounting, managerial accounting and tax. A concentration can be added with the exception of Accounting (Management, Finance, Marketing, or International Business).

Each must complete the following requirements: 4 credits in economics, 4 credits in statistics, 38 credits of business core, 32 credits of accounting core, 12 credits of electives, and 1.5 credits of professional development. Each student works with an academic advisor in the College to design a customized selection of elective courses that best fit the interests of the student.

A minimum 2.0 grade point average is required in all business, accounting, and economics courses; only grades of C- or above (or “Pass”) may be used to satisfy major requirements. The senior capstone, BA 490, must be completed in residence at Pacific.

Baccalaureate Degree Core

Baccalaureate Core & Other Graduation Requirements

Major Requirements: 91.5 Credits

Complete one of the following: 4 credits
ECON 103 - Economics of Social Issues 4 credit(s)
OR
ECON 181 - Introduction to Business Economics 4 credit(s)
*or take both ECON 101 and 102
Complete one of the following: 4 credits
BA 301 - Business Analytics 4 credit(s)
OR
MATH 207 - General Elementary Statistics 4 credit(s)
OR
MATH 316 - Mathematical Probability and Statistics 4 credit(s)
OR
SOC 301 - Social Statistics 4 credit(s)
Complete all of the following

Business Core: 38 credits
ACCT 201 - Financial Accounting 4 credit(s)
ACCT 202 - Managerial Accounting 4 credit(s)
BA 230 - Business Communication 4 credit(s)
FIN 301 - Business Finance 4 credit(s)
BA 306 - Business Law 4 credit(s)
MKT 301 - Marketing 4 credit(s)
MGMT 350 - Operations Management 4 credit(s)
MGMT 360 - Organizational Behavior 4 credit(s)
BA 405W - Business Strategy 4 credit(s)
BA 490 - Senior Capstone 2 credit(s)
Accounting Core: 32 Credits
ACCT 313 - Intermediate Accounting I 4 credit(s)
ACCT 314 - Intermediate Accounting II 4 credit(s)
ACCT 316 - Cost Accounting 4 credit(s)
ACCT 357 - Individual Taxation 4 credit(s)
ACCT 370 - Accounting Information Systems 4 credit(s)
ACCT 425 - Advanced Accounting 4 credit(s)
ACCT 435 - Auditing 4 credit(s)
ACCT 457 - Business Taxation 4 credit(s)
Electives: 12 Credits

ACCT, BA, FIN, MGMT, or MKT upper division elective credits
Professional Development Program: 1.5 Credits
BA 299 - Professional Development I 0.5 credit(s)
BA 399 - Professional Development II 0.5 credit(s)
BA 499 - Professional Development III 0.5 credit(s)

Program Details

Program Length

4-5 academic years or an extra 1 to 2 semesters from a typical bachelors degree. However, the student will be qualified to immediately sit for the CPA exam.

Program Learning Outcomes

Explain accounting, tax, and auditing concepts, principles and rules.
Apply critical thinking skills by identifying and analyzing an accounting issue using the relevant accounting framework.
Demonstrate oral communication skills by delivering an organized accounting presentation.
Demonstrate written communication skills by organizing content and using proper writing mechanics for business reports.
Identify ethical issues and apply accounting-related codes of conduct when applicable.
Differentiate between US generally accepted accounting principles and international accounting standards.

Undergraduate Admission

Undergraduate Admission Requirements