• Note: For certain locations, program enrollment is onsite with online instruction.

  • This program is offered online.

  • Bachelor of Science in Accounting

    With changing financial laws and tougher scrutiny of company finances, the Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts about as fast as average national long-term job growth for accountants and auditors through 2020. In addition, most of those new jobs will require at least a bachelor's degree in accounting or a related field.*

    As new businesses emerge, accountants and auditors are expected to be needed to set up books, prepare taxes, and provide management advice.* At Kaplan University, you can earn your bachelor's degree and study to attain job proficiencies to prepare for a career in accounting.† Kaplan University's campus and online accounting degree programs offer flexible start dates.

    Bachelor of Science in Accounting Program Highlights

    You will work closely with faculty members who are experienced in the accounting field and are dedicated to helping you:

    • Acquire a solid background in economics, finance, management, law, information systems, quantitative methods, and taxation
    • Apply the Generally Accepted Accounting Principles to business applications
    • Improve your skills in communication, teamwork, and decision making while gaining a strong professional ethic and practical experience
    • Complete a capstone project in accounting to demonstrate your ability to apply theories and concepts learned to real-world accounting practices.

    Bachelor of Science in Accounting Emphasis Areas

    Accounting is a diverse field that offers many career paths. This bachelor’s degree in accounting program allows you to customize your accounting degree program by focusing on an emphasis area that is best suited to your interests and career goals.

    • Auditing-Forensic Accountancy: Develop the knowledge and skills to detect, recognize, and prevent specific types of fraud committed against organizations and individuals. Combine your accounting and finance skills with law and investigative techniques to judge whether or not an activity is illegal. Work with law enforcement or lawyers, potentially serving as an expert witness during trials. 
    • Managerial Accountancy: Management accountants (also called cost, managerial, industrial, corporate, or private accountants) record and analyze financial information. Develop skills in strategic planning and budgeting, performance evaluation, and cost and asset management. Management accountants are also responsible for financial report preparation, financial analyses, and cost accounting.
    • Public Accountancy: Develop skills for handling auditing, tax, and consulting for corporations, governments, nonprofit organizations, or individuals. Focus on procedures required to conduct comparisons in financial accounting and develop an understanding of basic cost accounting terminology and principles, cost classification, and manufacturing of inventories.
    • Tax Accountancy: Develop knowledge of how tax laws affect partnerships, S-corporations, C-corporations, and other business entities. Study tax laws applicable to not-for-profit entities, estates, trusts and multijurisdictional issues. Focus on tax reporting, tax planning, and tax research skills.

    What are the Career Opportunities?

    Organizations in nearly every industry require employees, consultants, or independent practitioners with accounting knowledge and expertise. As a graduate of this bachelor’s degree in accounting program, you may pursue opportunities with public or private organizations, such as accounting firms, corporate accounting or tax departments, not-for-profit organizations, large and small businesses, and governmental agencies.† 

    Click here to review career profiles.

    Certification

    Certification is often a condition of employment for accounting jobs, and may help you pursue positions in today's competitive job market. Successful completion of this Bachelor of Science in Accounting program could put you on the way to meeting the educational requirements to sit for the Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Certified Management Accountant (CMA) examinations.‡ 

    Advanced Start Option

    If you already have an associate's degree from another accredited institution, our advanced start program may help you earn a Bachelor of Science in Accounting in as little as two years.§  

  • Kaplan University offers multiple start dates, giving you greater flexibility with your education, life, and work schedules.

    Jun 05

    Online Start Date
    Jun 05, 2013

    Jul 03

    Online Start Date
    Jul 03, 2013

    Jul 31

    Online and Campus Start Date
    Jul 31, 2013

    View the Academic Calendar

  • Curriculum: Standard Track

    Core

    100/200 LEVEL: COMMUNICATION COURSE (5  Credits)

    Total Core Credits: 33
    Total Program Credits: 180

    100/200 LEVEL: MATHEMATICS COURSE (5 Credits)

    Total Core Credits: 33
    Total Program Credits: 180

    200 LEVEL: COMMUNICATION COURSE (5 Credits)

    Total Core Credits: 33
    Total Program Credits: 180

    300/400 LEVEL: ARTS AND HUMANITIES COURSE (6 Credits)

    Total Core Credits: 33
    Total Program Credits: 180

    300/400 LEVEL: PHYSICAL SCIENCE COURSE (6 Credits)

    Total Core Credits: 33
    Total Program Credits: 180

    300/400 LEVEL: SOCIAL SCIENCE COURSE (6 Credits)

    Total Core Credits: 33
    Total Program Credits: 180

    Major

    AB 114: ACCOUNTING I (5 Credits)

    This course reviews the complete accounting cycle and the creation and management of accounting information for business entities. Particular emphasis will be placed on the fundamental principles and skills of the accounting profession, including recording of transactions, financial presentation of accounting data, and the uses of accounting information.

    Total Major Credits: 88
    Total Program Credits: 180

    AB 116: ACCOUNTING II (5 Credits)

    This course continues the study of accounting principles by further exploring the assets, liabilities, and stockholders’ equity sections of a corporation’s balance sheet. This course continues to lead students to accounting mastery using an integrated learning system. This course provides further understanding of what accounting is all about and accounting’s evolving role in business.

    Prerequisites Required: AB 114

    Total Major Credits: 88
    Total Program Credits: 180

    AB 239: MANAGERIAL ACCOUNTING (5 Credits)

    This course emphasizes the way in which accounting information can be used to aid management in planning and controlling business activities. Topics covered include financial statement analysis, job order cost systems, cost-volume-profit analysis, budgeting, performance evaluation using standard costs, differential analysis, and product pricing.

    Prerequisites Required: AB 113 or AB 114

    Total Major Credits: 88
    Total Program Credits: 180

    AB 256: FEDERAL TAX (5 Credits)

    This course introduces students to the procedures to interpret tax information on an individual federal tax basis. Basic concepts in federal income taxation are explored, including gross income, exclusions, adjusted gross income, deductions, exemptions, and credits. Introductory tax concepts, including cash and accrual methods, like-kind exchanges, and passive loss rules, are covered

    Prerequisites Required: AB 116

    Total Major Credits: 88
    Total Program Credits: 180

    AC 224: MICROECONOMICS (5 Credits)

    This course is an introduction to the principles of microeconomics, which introduces students to the study of the allocation of scarce resources by individual economic actors (consumers and firms) in a market economy. Students will examine the role of markets (supply and demand) in determining prices, consumer and household behavior, and the application of the cost function of a firm in different market structures to maximize profits. Particular attention will be given to integrating economic principles with the study of "real-world" problems.

    Total Major Credits: 88
    Total Program Credits: 180

    AB 204: MACROECONOMICS (5 Credits)

    This course includes analysis and study of macroeconomic theory, principles, and practice. Students examine topics such as national income determination, monetary and fiscal policy, and global economics.

    Prerequisites Required:

    Total Major Credits: 88
    Total Program Credits: 180

    MM 255: BUSINESS MATH AND STATISTICAL MEASURES (5 Credits)

    In this course, the student will apply math skills and knowledge to solve financial problems and conduct statistical analyses. Through expert step-by-step guidance using sample problems and solutions related to banking, credit, basic finance, investments, and statistics, the student will also gain an understanding of financial instruments and terminology used in business. 

    Prerequisites Required:

    IT 133 and MM 150

    Total Major Credits: 88
    Total Program Credits: 180

    100/200-LEVEL: MAJOR ELECTIVE (5 Credits)

    Total Major Credits: 88
    Total Program Credits: 180

    AC 300: INTERMEDIATE ACCOUNTING I (6 Credits)

    This course examines the full accounting process and covers selected conceptual accounting issues, aspects of financial reporting, and structure and reporting requirements for the balance sheet, income statement, and statement of cash flows. In-depth analyses of current and long-term assets are also included.

    Prerequisites Required: AC 116

    Total Major Credits: 88
    Total Program Credits: 180

    AC 301: INTERMEDIATE ACCOUNTING II (6 Credits)

    This course covers the accounting theory and practices associated with inventory valuations; the acquisition, cost allocation, and disposal of property, plant, and equipment; intangible assets; current liabilities, contingencies, and long-term liabilities; and investments.

    Prerequisites Required:

    Total Major Credits: 88
    Total Program Credits: 180

    LS 311: BUSINESS LAW (6 Credits)

    This course introduces the fundamentals of the U.S. legal system as it applies to business in the contemporary global economy. Areas covered include the legal environment of business, torts and crimes, contracts, employment relations, and business organizations. The course will also look at the relationship between business and law in the context of current events that impact our communities.

    Total Major Credits: 88
    Total Program Credits: 180

    300/400-LEVEL MAJOR ELECTIVES (24 Credits)

    Total Major Credits: 88
    Total Program Credits: 180

    AC 499: BACHELOR’S CAPSTONE IN ACCOUNTING (6 Credits)

    This capstone course builds on the concepts of all the courses taken within the Bachelor of Science in Accounting and provides students with an opportunity to integrate their previous coursework in a meaningful review of their learning and to assess their level of mastery of the stated outcomes of their degree program. 

    Prerequisites Required: Last term or permission of the Dean

    Total Major Credits: 88
    Total Program Credits: 180

    Electives

    OPEN ELECTIVES (59 Credits)

    Total Electives Credits: 59
    Total Program Credits: 180

    Auditing-Forensic Accountancy Emphasis Area

    AC 302: INTERMEDIATE ACCOUNTING III (6 Credits)

    This course covers the accounting theory and practices associated with corporate accounting issues involving pensions, leases, earnings per share, taxes, contributed capital, and income recognition. The reporting requirements and structure of the statement of cash flows are examined. In-depth studies of accounting changes and error analysis are also included.

    Prerequisites Required: AC 301

    Total Auditing-Forensic Accountancy Emphasis Area Credits: 24
    Total Program Credits: 180

    AC 410: AUDITING (6 Credits)

    This course examines the role of the auditor in a technological global business environment. Students are exposed to the scope of auditing as a profession, the rules governing the professional ethics of the CPA, and the components of the auditing process, along with the legal liabilities and responsibilities of an auditor.

    Prerequisites Required: AC 301

    Total Auditing-Forensic Accountancy Emphasis Area Credits: 24
    Total Program Credits: 180

    AC 450: ADVANCED ACCOUNTING (6 Credits)

    This course covers the accounting theory and practices associated with intercorporate investments, foreign currency transactions, and accounting for state and local governments.

    Prerequisites Required: AC 302

    Total Auditing-Forensic Accountancy Emphasis Area Credits: 24
    Total Program Credits: 180

    AC 465: ADVANCED FORENSIC ACCOUNTING (6 Credits)

    This course provides a survey of advanced forensic accounting topics. A critical component of this course includes an examination of the legal aspects of the profession. In addition to covering accounting fraud investigation and prevention techniques, students will learn how to collect evidence, provide legal support, and testify in court.

    Prerequisites Required: AC 410

    Total Auditing-Forensic Accountancy Emphasis Area Credits: 24
    Total Program Credits: 180

    Managerial Accountancy Emphasis Area

    AC 302: INTERMEDIATE ACCOUNTING III (6 Credits)

    This course covers the accounting theory and practices associated with corporate accounting issues involving pensions, leases, earnings per share, taxes, contributed capital, and income recognition. The reporting requirements and structure of the statement of cash flows are examined. In-depth studies of accounting changes and error analysis are also included.

    Prerequisites Required: AC 301

    Total Managerial Accountancy Emphasis Area Credits: 24
    Total Program Credits: 180

    *Students who do not possess prior learning credit comparable to MT 217: Finance must complete the course to satisfy prerequisite requirements.

    AC 410: AUDITING (6 Credits)

    This course examines the role of the auditor in a technological global business environment. Students are exposed to the scope of auditing as a profession, the rules governing the professional ethics of the CPA, and the components of the auditing process, along with the legal liabilities and responsibilities of an auditor.

    Prerequisites Required: AC 301

    Total Managerial Accountancy Emphasis Area Credits: 24
    Total Program Credits: 180

    *Students who do not possess prior learning credit comparable to MT 217: Finance must complete the course to satisfy prerequisite requirements.

    AC 420: COST ACCOUNTING (6 Credits)

    This course is an introduction to the fundamentals of cost accounting. Topics include comparisons with financial accounting, basic cost accounting terminology and principles, cost classification, and manufacturing of inventories. Students analyze cost behavior and receive an introduction to various costing systems. The study of cost accounting for managerial purposes is also examined. Specific concepts include variance analysis, cost allocation, and cost-volume-profit analysis. Inventory costing methods, budgeting, and strategies are also explored.

    Prerequisites Required: AC 239

    Total Managerial Accountancy Emphasis Area Credits: 24
    Total Program Credits: 180

    *Students who do not possess prior learning credit comparable to MT 217: Finance must complete the course to satisfy prerequisite requirements.

    MT 482: FINANCIAL STATEMENT ANALYSIS* (6 Credits)

    Financial Statement Analysis is designed to prepare students to analyze and utilize financial statements and valuation models to assess the value of a firm. The four key components of this course are: (1) financial ratio and cash flow analysis, (2) accounting analysis and valuation, (3) business strategy and valuation analysis, and (4) forecasting and risk analysis.

    Total Managerial Accountancy Emphasis Area Credits: 24
    Total Program Credits: 180

    *Students who do not possess prior learning credit comparable to MT 217: Finance must complete the course to satisfy prerequisite requirements.

    Public Accountancy Emphasis Area

    AC 302: INTERMEDIATE ACCOUNTING III (6 Credits)

    This course covers the accounting theory and practices associated with corporate accounting issues involving pensions, leases, earnings per share, taxes, contributed capital, and income recognition. The reporting requirements and structure of the statement of cash flows are examined. In-depth studies of accounting changes and error analysis are also included.

    Prerequisites Required: AC 301

    Total Public Accountancy Emphasis Area Credits: 24
    Total Program Credits: 180

    AC 410: AUDITING (6 Credits)

    This course examines the role of the auditor in a technological global business environment. Students are exposed to the scope of auditing as a profession, the rules governing the professional ethics of the CPA, and the components of the auditing process, along with the legal liabilities and responsibilities of an auditor.

    Prerequisites Required: AC 301

    Total Public Accountancy Emphasis Area Credits: 24
    Total Program Credits: 180

    AC 430: ADVANCED TAX-CORPORATE (6 Credits)

    This course overviews federal income tax requirements, procedures, and tax planning for business entities, with an emphasis on C and S Corporations.

    Prerequisites Required: AC 256

    Total Public Accountancy Emphasis Area Credits: 24
    Total Program Credits: 180

    AC 465: ADVANCED FORENSIC ACCOUNTING (6 Credits)

    This course provides a survey of advanced forensic accounting topics. A critical component of this course includes an examination of the legal aspects of the profession. In addition to covering accounting fraud investigation and prevention techniques, students will learn how to collect evidence, provide legal support, and testify in court.

    Prerequisites Required: AC 410

    Total Public Accountancy Emphasis Area Credits: 24
    Total Program Credits: 180

    Tax Accountancy Emphasis Area

    AC 302: INTERMEDIATE ACCOUNTING III (6 Credits)

    This course covers the accounting theory and practices associated with corporate accounting issues involving pensions, leases, earnings per share, taxes, contributed capital, and income recognition. The reporting requirements and structure of the statement of cash flows are examined. In-depth studies of accounting changes and error analysis are also included.

    Prerequisites Required: AC 301

    Total Tax Accountancy Emphasis Area Credits: 24
    Total Program Credits: 180

    AC 410: AUDITING (6 Credits)

    This course examines the role of the auditor in a technological global business environment. Students are exposed to the scope of auditing as a profession, the rules governing the professional ethics of the CPA, and the components of the auditing process, along with the legal liabilities and responsibilities of an auditor.

    Prerequisites Required: AC 301

    Total Tax Accountancy Emphasis Area Credits: 24
    Total Program Credits: 180

    AC 430: ADVANCED TAX-CORPORATE (6 Credits)

    This course overviews federal income tax requirements, procedures, and tax planning for business entities, with an emphasis on C and S Corporations.

    Prerequisites Required: AC 256

    Total Tax Accountancy Emphasis Area Credits: 24
    Total Program Credits: 180

    AC 450: ADVANCED ACCOUNTING (6 Credits)

    This course covers the accounting theory and practices associated with intercorporate investments, foreign currency transactions, and accounting for state and local governments.

    Prerequisites Required: AC 302

    Total Tax Accountancy Emphasis Area Credits: 24
    Total Program Credits: 180

    Prior Degree

    Total Prior Degree Credits (90 Credits)

    Total Prior Degree Credits: 90
    Total Program Credits: 90

    *Comparability is determined by a course-by-course examination of the prior associate's or bachelor's degree against the core requirements of a Kaplan University associate’s degree.

    Prerequisites

    AB 114: ACCOUNTING I (5 Credits)

    This course reviews the complete accounting cycle and the creation and management of accounting information for business entities. Particular emphasis will be placed on the fundamental principles and skills of the accounting profession, including recording of transactions, financial presentation of accounting data, and the uses of accounting information.

    Total Prerequisites Credits: 15
    Total Program Credits: 90

    AB 116: ACCOUNTING II (5 Credits)

    This course continues the study of accounting principles by further exploring the assets, liabilities, and stockholders’ equity sections of a corporation’s balance sheet. This course continues to lead students to accounting mastery using an integrated learning system. This course provides further understanding of what accounting is all about and accounting’s evolving role in business.

    Prerequisites Required: AB 114

    Total Prerequisites Credits: 15
    Total Program Credits: 90

    AB 239: MANAGERIAL ACCOUNTING (5 Credits)

    This course emphasizes the way in which accounting information can be used to aid management in planning and controlling business activities. Topics covered include financial statement analysis, job order cost systems, cost-volume-profit analysis, budgeting, performance evaluation using standard costs, differential analysis, and product pricing.

    Prerequisites Required: AB 113 or AB 114

    Total Prerequisites Credits: 15
    Total Program Credits: 90

    Core

    300/400 LEVEL: ARTS AND HUMANITIES COURSE (6 Credits)

    Total Core Credits: 18
    Total Program Credits: 90

    300/400 LEVEL: PHYSICAL SCIENCE COURSE (6 Credits)

    Total Core Credits: 18
    Total Program Credits: 90

    300/400 LEVEL: SOCIAL SCIENCE COURSE (6 Credits)

    Total Core Credits: 18
    Total Program Credits: 90

    Major

    AC 300: INTERMEDIATE ACCOUNTING I (6 Credits)

    This course examines the full accounting process and covers selected conceptual accounting issues, aspects of financial reporting, and structure and reporting requirements for the balance sheet, income statement, and statement of cash flows. In-depth analyses of current and long-term assets are also included.

    Prerequisites Required: AC 116

    Total Major Credits: 48
    Total Program Credits: 90

    AC 301: INTERMEDIATE ACCOUNTING II (6 Credits)

    This course covers the accounting theory and practices associated with inventory valuations; the acquisition, cost allocation, and disposal of property, plant, and equipment; intangible assets; current liabilities, contingencies, and long-term liabilities; and investments.

    Prerequisites Required:

    Total Major Credits: 48
    Total Program Credits: 90

    LS 311: BUSINESS LAW (6 Credits)

    This course introduces the fundamentals of the U.S. legal system as it applies to business in the contemporary global economy. Areas covered include the legal environment of business, torts and crimes, contracts, employment relations, and business organizations. The course will also look at the relationship between business and law in the context of current events that impact our communities.

    Total Major Credits: 48
    Total Program Credits: 90

    300/400-LEVEL MAJOR ELECTIVES (24 Credits)

    Total Major Credits: 48
    Total Program Credits: 90

    AC 499: BACHELOR’S CAPSTONE IN ACCOUNTING (6 Credits)

    This capstone course builds on the concepts of all the courses taken within the Bachelor of Science in Accounting and provides students with an opportunity to integrate their previous coursework in a meaningful review of their learning and to assess their level of mastery of the stated outcomes of their degree program. 

    Prerequisites Required: Last term or permission of the Dean

    Total Major Credits: 48
    Total Program Credits: 90

    Electives

    OPEN ELECTIVES (24 Credits)

    Total Electives Credits: 24
    Total Program Credits: 90

    Auditing-Forensic Accountancy Emphasis Area

    AC 302: INTERMEDIATE ACCOUNTING III (6 Credits)

    This course covers the accounting theory and practices associated with corporate accounting issues involving pensions, leases, earnings per share, taxes, contributed capital, and income recognition. The reporting requirements and structure of the statement of cash flows are examined. In-depth studies of accounting changes and error analysis are also included.

    Prerequisites Required: AC 301

    Total Auditing-Forensic Accountancy Emphasis Area Credits: 24
    Total Program Credits: 90

    AC 410: AUDITING (6 Credits)

    This course examines the role of the auditor in a technological global business environment. Students are exposed to the scope of auditing as a profession, the rules governing the professional ethics of the CPA, and the components of the auditing process, along with the legal liabilities and responsibilities of an auditor.

    Prerequisites Required: AC 301

    Total Auditing-Forensic Accountancy Emphasis Area Credits: 24
    Total Program Credits: 90

    AC 450: ADVANCED ACCOUNTING (6 Credits)

    This course covers the accounting theory and practices associated with intercorporate investments, foreign currency transactions, and accounting for state and local governments.

    Prerequisites Required: AC 302

    Total Auditing-Forensic Accountancy Emphasis Area Credits: 24
    Total Program Credits: 90

    AC 465: ADVANCED FORENSIC ACCOUNTING (6 Credits)

    This course provides a survey of advanced forensic accounting topics. A critical component of this course includes an examination of the legal aspects of the profession. In addition to covering accounting fraud investigation and prevention techniques, students will learn how to collect evidence, provide legal support, and testify in court.

    Prerequisites Required: AC 410

    Total Auditing-Forensic Accountancy Emphasis Area Credits: 24
    Total Program Credits: 90

    Managerial Accountancy Emphasis Area

    AC 302: INTERMEDIATE ACCOUNTING III (6 Credits)

    This course covers the accounting theory and practices associated with corporate accounting issues involving pensions, leases, earnings per share, taxes, contributed capital, and income recognition. The reporting requirements and structure of the statement of cash flows are examined. In-depth studies of accounting changes and error analysis are also included.

    Prerequisites Required: AC 301

    Total Managerial Accountancy Emphasis Area Credits: 24
    Total Program Credits: 90

    *Students who do not possess prior learning credit comparable to MT 217: Finance must complete the course to satisfy prerequisite requirements.

    AC 410: AUDITING (6 Credits)

    This course examines the role of the auditor in a technological global business environment. Students are exposed to the scope of auditing as a profession, the rules governing the professional ethics of the CPA, and the components of the auditing process, along with the legal liabilities and responsibilities of an auditor.

    Prerequisites Required: AC 301

    Total Managerial Accountancy Emphasis Area Credits: 24
    Total Program Credits: 90

    *Students who do not possess prior learning credit comparable to MT 217: Finance must complete the course to satisfy prerequisite requirements.

    AC 420: COST ACCOUNTING (6 Credits)

    This course is an introduction to the fundamentals of cost accounting. Topics include comparisons with financial accounting, basic cost accounting terminology and principles, cost classification, and manufacturing of inventories. Students analyze cost behavior and receive an introduction to various costing systems. The study of cost accounting for managerial purposes is also examined. Specific concepts include variance analysis, cost allocation, and cost-volume-profit analysis. Inventory costing methods, budgeting, and strategies are also explored.

    Prerequisites Required: AC 239

    Total Managerial Accountancy Emphasis Area Credits: 24
    Total Program Credits: 90

    *Students who do not possess prior learning credit comparable to MT 217: Finance must complete the course to satisfy prerequisite requirements.

    MT 482: FINANCIAL STATEMENT ANALYSIS* (6 Credits)

    Financial Statement Analysis is designed to prepare students to analyze and utilize financial statements and valuation models to assess the value of a firm. The four key components of this course are: (1) financial ratio and cash flow analysis, (2) accounting analysis and valuation, (3) business strategy and valuation analysis, and (4) forecasting and risk analysis.

    Total Managerial Accountancy Emphasis Area Credits: 24
    Total Program Credits: 90

    *Students who do not possess prior learning credit comparable to MT 217: Finance must complete the course to satisfy prerequisite requirements.

    Public Accountancy Emphasis Area

    AC 302: INTERMEDIATE ACCOUNTING III (6 Credits)

    This course covers the accounting theory and practices associated with corporate accounting issues involving pensions, leases, earnings per share, taxes, contributed capital, and income recognition. The reporting requirements and structure of the statement of cash flows are examined. In-depth studies of accounting changes and error analysis are also included.

    Prerequisites Required: AC 301

    Total Public Accountancy Emphasis Area Credits: 24
    Total Program Credits: 90

    AC 410: AUDITING (6 Credits)

    This course examines the role of the auditor in a technological global business environment. Students are exposed to the scope of auditing as a profession, the rules governing the professional ethics of the CPA, and the components of the auditing process, along with the legal liabilities and responsibilities of an auditor.

    Prerequisites Required: AC 301

    Total Public Accountancy Emphasis Area Credits: 24
    Total Program Credits: 90

    AC 430: ADVANCED TAX-CORPORATE (6 Credits)

    This course overviews federal income tax requirements, procedures, and tax planning for business entities, with an emphasis on C and S Corporations.

    Prerequisites Required: AC 256

    Total Public Accountancy Emphasis Area Credits: 24
    Total Program Credits: 90

    AC 465: ADVANCED FORENSIC ACCOUNTING (6 Credits)

    This course provides a survey of advanced forensic accounting topics. A critical component of this course includes an examination of the legal aspects of the profession. In addition to covering accounting fraud investigation and prevention techniques, students will learn how to collect evidence, provide legal support, and testify in court.

    Prerequisites Required: AC 410

    Total Public Accountancy Emphasis Area Credits: 24
    Total Program Credits: 90

    Tax Accountancy Emphasis Area

    AC 302: INTERMEDIATE ACCOUNTING III (6 Credits)

    This course covers the accounting theory and practices associated with corporate accounting issues involving pensions, leases, earnings per share, taxes, contributed capital, and income recognition. The reporting requirements and structure of the statement of cash flows are examined. In-depth studies of accounting changes and error analysis are also included.

    Prerequisites Required: AC 301

    Total Tax Accountancy Emphasis Area Credits: 24
    Total Program Credits: 90

    AC 410: AUDITING (6 Credits)

    This course examines the role of the auditor in a technological global business environment. Students are exposed to the scope of auditing as a profession, the rules governing the professional ethics of the CPA, and the components of the auditing process, along with the legal liabilities and responsibilities of an auditor.

    Prerequisites Required: AC 301

    Total Tax Accountancy Emphasis Area Credits: 24
    Total Program Credits: 90

    AC 430: ADVANCED TAX-CORPORATE (6 Credits)

    This course overviews federal income tax requirements, procedures, and tax planning for business entities, with an emphasis on C and S Corporations.

    Prerequisites Required: AC 256

    Total Tax Accountancy Emphasis Area Credits: 24
    Total Program Credits: 90

    AC 450: ADVANCED ACCOUNTING (6 Credits)

    This course covers the accounting theory and practices associated with intercorporate investments, foreign currency transactions, and accounting for state and local governments.

    Prerequisites Required: AC 302

    Total Tax Accountancy Emphasis Area Credits: 24
    Total Program Credits: 90

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  • * Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2012-2013 Edition, Accountants and Auditors, on the Internet at http://www.bls.gov/ooh/Business-and-Financial/Accountants-and-auditors.htm. (Accessed April, 2012) National long-term projections may not reflect local and/or short-term economic or job conditions, and do not guarantee actual job growth.
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    † Kaplan University cannot guarantee employment or career advancement.

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