Bachelor of Science
ACCOUNTING
Be a credit to the accounting profession
Why study Accounting?
Tom hrubec, Ed.d., CPA, CMA, CFE Program Chair Accounting
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Expect to be challenged in this major. But afterwards, expect to be ready to handle any situation you may confront in the workplace.
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No matter the industry, all sectors of business depend on accounting professionals to help operations run efficiently. The B.S. in Accounting from Franklin will lay a strong foundation for a rewarding career in public accounting, private industry, or government. In this major, you will learn a variety of important skills, including how to record business transactions, prepare financial statements, track performance, and audit financial records. You will discover how to streamline information systems, compute efficiency gains, and develop tax strategies. You’ll also acquire the educational background to seek professional certifications, including Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Management Accountant (CMA), and Certified Internal Auditor (CIA).
The occupational outlook is excellent for accounting professionals. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, jobs in financial operations are projected to increase 38% over the next seven years. Why so much growth? Because professionals are needed who can meet accountability requirements in the face of continual expansion of financial regulations.
career opportunities may include • Accounting Consultant
• Financial Accountant
• Auditor
• Government Accountant
• Budget Analyst
• Public Accountant
• Cost Management Accountant
• Tax Accountant
What expertise will you gain? As a Franklin student, you will experience a full spectrum of courses that help you develop the well-rounded skills and perspective that lay a foundation for lifelong learning and enduring career success. General Education courses will enrich your professional effectiveness as you improve your skills in writing, communication, critical thinking, principles and ethics, and diversity – abilities that employers across all industries value in graduates. Business Core courses are designed to support and expand the knowledge you acquire in your major area. The Major Area coursework is not only comprehensive and immediately applicable, but can also serve as the bedrock for many graduate programs.
PRogram Outcomes • Resolve contemporary accounting issues • Conduct specific federal income tax research and analysis • Analyze information systems through evaluation of process controls and organizational system risks • Adhere to a strong code of accounting ethics and professional responsibility • Write structural and analytical papers
General Education
Business Core
Major Area
uNIVERSITY Electives
ACCT 215
Financial Accounting
ACCT 225
Managerial Accounting
BSAD 220
Business Law
ECON 210
Introduction to Microeconomics
FINA 301
Principles of Finance
MGMT 312
Principles of Management
MKTG 300
Marketing
ACCT 310
Intermediate Accounting I
ACCT 320
Intermediate Accounting II
ACCT 330
Cost Management
ACCT 390
Federal Income Tax I
ACCT 420
Federal Income Tax II
ACCT 425
Accounting Information Systems
ACCT 470
Auditing
ACCT 495
Accounting Research & Analysis Major Area Elective
Consult the Academic Bulletin for complete information on degree requirements.
Why choose Franklin University? Fully accredited and nonprofit, Franklin University has offered programs designed especially for adult learners for more than 100 years. Today, more than 11,000 students from across the country and around the world choose Franklin each year.
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Each major is designed with the input of industry experts to ensure you gain relevant knowledge. Our students and graduates are known for bringing fresh thinking to the workplace. In fact, in the last year alone, 1/3 of our students earned job promotions prior to graduating. What’s more, thousands of our students and graduates are employed by the nation’s top Fortune 100 companies.
With highly competitive tuition rates that are below the national average, Franklin helps you invest in your future by keeping your education affordable. We also offer tuition assistance and payment options to fit your needs. In fact, in 2009 alone, Franklin students received more than $15 million in scholarships and grants.
Maximize previously earned credits
Take classes that work around your schedule
Community and technical college students can finish a bachelor’s degree faster by transferring up to 84 semester hours or 126 quarter hours into Franklin University. With such a seamless transfer process, it’s easy to see why 90% of Franklin students transfer credits from other schools.
If you’re like most Franklin students, you want an education that works around your schedule and offers different learning options. That’s why our courses are offered in 6-, 12-, and 15-week schedules and can be taken on campus at numerous locations, online, or a combination of both.
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Franklin University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools (312.263.0456) and authorized by the Ohio Board of Regents.