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2014-2015 Academic Catalog 
    
2014-2015 Academic Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Accounting, B.S.


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The purpose of the accounting program is to develop professional business people for careers in management accounting, financial services, auditing, management services, governmental and nonprofit agencies, public accounting, and taxation. There is an emphasis upon developing an understanding and respect for the ethical and professional standards of the accounting profession. Accountants are trained in our program to develop problem-solving skills and increase efficiency, improving both operating results and business value for their prospective employers.

Indiana Tech’s baccalaureate accounting program provides graduates with a sound foundation in management accounting and is built upon a solid foundation of knowledge in the areas of business, English, humanities, and social sciences. There are significant electives in the program as well, allowing students flexibility to emphasize optional areas of study in their academic preparation.

Accounting courses are taught using case studies, problems, and computer applications so that concepts can be applied to real-life situations. The high level of student-professor interaction provides a learning environment that contributes to graduates with strong accounting skills, business ethics, and integrity.

Student Learning Outcomes

  1. Students will be able to identify normal balances for accounts.
  2. Students will be able to prepare accurate journal entries.
  3. Students will be able to analyze account relationships using critical thinking skills.
  4. Students will be able to calculate net income.
  5. Students will be able to create financial statements.
  6. Students will be able to analyze financial statements.

Required Courses


Humanities & Social Sciences


Choose one of the following two courses:


Science


Approved Electives: 15 Credits


Total Credits Required: 124


4-Year Plan


Total: 16


Total: 15


Semester III


Total: 18


Semester IV


Total: 15


Choose one of the following two courses:


Total: 15


Semester VI


Total: 15


Semester VII


Total: 15


Semester VIII


Total: 15


Total Credits Required: 124


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