If business were a country, then accounting would be its language. Accounting is the way in which businesses communicate, keep score, and share the most valuable commodity of all—information. For this reason, accountancy has become one of the most popular professional majors at colleges and universities.

The accounting major does not simply teach one to balance books; it trains students to be economic problem-solvers and analysts, professionals who are able to identify, measure, and make judgments about all types of economic information. These accounting skills lead to rewarding positions in financial and tax planning, business consulting, bookkeeping, auditing, and many other fields in the global marketplace. The Lakeland accounting major qualifies its students to sit for the CPA and CMA examinations.

Students who have successfully completed a B.A. in Accounting from Lakeland University should be able to:

• Explain the major concepts in the functional areas of economics, marketing, finance, management, and management information systems.
• Construct and present effective oral and written forms of professional communication.
• Identify the key legal and ethical issues related to contemporary accounting scenarios.
• Demonstrate responsible and effective workplace behavior skills and traits in a professional business environment.
• Explain the major concepts in the functional areas of financial accounting, cost accounting, taxation, and auditing.

Programs

• Accounting, B.A.

Courses

• ACC 210 - Financial Accounting Principles
• ACC 220 - Managerial Accounting Principles
• ACC 265 - Fraud Investigation I
• ACC 301 - Accounting Careers Seminar (1 semester hour)
• ACC 350 - Federal Taxation of Individuals
• ACC 355 - Federal Taxation of Entities
• ACC 365 - Fraud Investigation II
• ACC 395 - Intermediate Accounting I
• ACC 396 - Intermediate Accounting II
• ACC 401 - Internship in Accounting I
• ACC 402 - Internship in Accounting II
• ACC 420 - Cost Accounting
• ACC 455 - VITA-Income Tax Assistance (1 semester hour)
• ACC 465 - Accounting Information Systems
• ACC 472 - Auditing Theory and Practice
• ACC 473 - Advanced Financial Reporting
• ACC 491 - Readings and Research in Accounting (1-4 semester hours)
• ACC 492 - Integrative Accounting Capstone