ABA AccountingPROGRAM OVERVIEWAccounting is a highly practical program that focuses on specialized topics in the business environment, such as systems, internal control of accounts payable and receivable, and small business taxes. This program develops readily marketable accounting skills. The curriculum for this degree fulfills all of the pre-requisite courses for the BS degrees in Corporate Accounting, Public Accounting, and Corporate Finance. Upon completing the ABA degree, students may choose to enroll in the BS in Corporate Accounting, the BS in Public Accounting, or the BS in Corporate Finance to continue their education in business, accounting, or finance.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIESAccounting jobs offers stimulating and challenging work that is constantly evolving. Because accountants spend a lot of time looking under the hoods of businesses they really learn the nuts and bolts of business. It's no surprise that many successful players in business began their careers in accounting jobs. Some potential placements:

• Audit• Budget Analyst• Financial Accountant• Management Accountant• Tax Accountant

“I went into accounting because I love working with numbers and tackling big challenges.”

Joe Kuderick ’90 BS Accounting

OCCUPATIONAL OUTLOOK*• Accounting employment opportunities are expected to

increase 20% or more from 2008 - 2018.• 2008 median annual wages $59,430• Most significant source of postsecondary education or

training: Bachelor’s Degree

*Bureau of Labor Statistics: 2008-2018 employment projections. Projected growth represents the estimated change in total employment over the projections period (2008-2018). Projected job openings represent openings due to growth and replacement.

ABA AccountingPROGRAM OVERVIEWUpon completion of this program, students will be able to:

• Understand Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and practices

• Prepare financial statements • Develop the skills necessary to complete business

transactions • Identify and use appropriate accounting software • Select best practices for accounting applications • Comprehend and interpret basic tax laws

REQUIRED COURSES:ACC 245 - Principles of Accounting I ACC 246 - Principles of Accounting II ACC 247 - Principles of Accounting III ACC 248 - Principles of Accounting IV ACC 250 - Accounting Practicum ACC 252 - Computerized Accounting with QuickBooks ACC 255 - Introduction to Taxation ACC 280 - Intermediate Accounting I BAC 101 - Academic Planning and Preparation CAS 107 - Microsoft Excel CAS 111 - Microsoft PowerPoint CIS 150 - Microsoft Office Application Software COM 240 - Speech and Presentation Techniques ECO 250 - Macroeconomics ENG 160 - Business Composition FIN 175 - Personal Finance FIN 200 - Introduction to Business Finance MGT 150 - Introduction to Business MGT 160 - Introduction to Management MKT 150 - Enterprise Marketing MTH 180 - Introduction to Business Statistics

See http://www.cleary.edu/degree/aba-accounting for detailed course descriptions.

Total Credits for degree: 90 credits