Accounting

The Business Department offers the Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) with concentrations in accounting, computer information systems, management, and organizational management.

Students pursuing a concentration in any aspect of Business are encouraged to declare their major as early as the Freshman year, and consult with an advisor in the area of interest to ensure the most desirable progress.

Mission

The mission of Business is to prepare students for professional schools and/or graduate studies, along with viable careers in business, including accounting, computer information systems, management, and Organizational management for profit and nonprofit institutions.

Goals

The general goals of Business are to:

1. Provide students with the necessary tools and guidance in the concentration of their choice to prepare them for admission to graduate and/or professional schools.

2. Help students develop an understanding of the world of business and the application of technology.

3. Provide students with the necessary skills to engage in professional practices in their area of specialization.

4. Provide students with the fundamental ethical and Christian values required for effective practice in business and related fields.

Requirements for Admission

The following criteria are required for admission to the degree program and concentrations within the area of

Business:

1. Must declare a concentration in a discipline within the area of Business.

2. Must have a GPA of at least 2.0.

Graduation Requirements

To graduate from a concentration within the area of Business, students must complete the following requirements:

1. Earn at least “C” in all courses required to satisfy the departmental requirements, the major field of study, and elective courses as delineated in the student’s degree plan.

2. Earn at least a “C” in ENGL 1301, ENGL 1302, (English Composition I and II) and MATH 1330 (College Algebra).

3. Meet all general education requirements as specified in the catalog.

4. Meet all college requirements for graduation as specified in the catalog.

5. Enroll in GEEP each semester of attendance and receive a “P” grade.

6. Take the Rising Junior and Senior Comprehensive and Subject Field Examinations.

7. Complete an application for graduation and secure the approval of the advisor and the dean of the School.

Transfer Students

Transfer students from an accredited institution must fulfill the following:

1. Comply with the criteria required for admission to the degree program and concentrations.

2. Earn at least a “C” in all transfer courses.

Transfer courses must be equivalent to their counterparts within the area of Business and Technology at Wiley University.

Catalog Requirements

A student in matriculating in the area of Business will not receive a degree until all requirements are completely met, as specified in the appropriate catalog. When a student enters Wiley University, the catalog in effect at that time becomes the student’s official catalog even if the student declares or changes his/her major at a later date. A student wishing to return to the University after an absence of one or more semesters will be readmitted based on the catalog in effect upon his/her readmission. The catalog at the time of readmission will be the student’s new official catalog.

Internships

It is expected that all graduating students in the area of Business successfully complete an internship program commensurate with their discipline/concentration. Internship programs are promoted and monitored by the faculty in each area. The faculty supervising internships is responsible for recording the academic credit.

Student Clubs, Societies and Organizations

Students majoring in a discipline within the area of Business are encouraged to join an appropriate student organization aligned with their major and/or concentration.

BACHELOR OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION-ACCOUNTING CONCENTRATION

Program Overview

The Bachelor of Business Administration degree with a concentration in accounting has two aims: (1) to prepare graduates with a broad understanding of the theory and practice of accounting, and (2) to enable them to develop technical competence so that they can analyze, assess, modify and create useful accounting information for the users of that information. Graduates are prepared to enter the workplace with the technical skills required to perform effectively in delivering accounting services. The curriculum is designed to enable graduates to get accounting or finance positions in business organizations. They are also prepared to enter graduate and professional schools in business. Students who are interested in taking the CPA exam should contact the lead professor.

Career Opportunities for Accounting

There are many types of accounting careers which can be classified into four broad categories: public accounting, management accounting, governmental accounting, and internal auditory. Under each major category, there are many job opportunities. The students may work as bookkeepers or financial analysts and provide accounting services for all types of clients, private or public businesses, governmental agencies, not-for-profit organizations, and certified public accountants (CPAs). Most accounting jobs lead to professional careers such as a tax consultant, external auditor, enrolled agent (EA), controller (or comptroller), chief financial officer (CFO), financial planner, underwriter, actuary, loan officer, and forensic accountant.

Objectives

The accounting concentration has the following objectives:

1. To provide students with the foundation that will allow them to understand and utilize principles, theories, and policies that govern the field of accounting;

2. To develop in students the ability to recognize, analyze, and solve problems;

3. To help students achieve their personal and career goals related to accounting;

4. To prepare students for entry-level positions in either the private or public sector and/or to prepare students for coursework at the graduate level.

GENERAL DEGREE REQUIREMENTS

The student concentrating in accounting must satisfy the following requirements:

General Education Requirements 45 Semester Hours

Departmental Requirements 48 Semester Hours

Concentration Field of Study Requirements 24 Semester Hours

Directed Electives 3 Semester Hours

Total Semester Hours 120

Graduation Requirements

Students graduating with a degree in Business Administration with a concentration in accounting must satisfy the following criteria:

1. Earn at least “C” in all courses required to satisfy the departmental requirements, the major field of study, and elective courses as delineated in the student’s degree plan.

2. Earn at least a “C” in ENGL 1301, ENGL 1302, (English Composition I and II) and MATH 1330 (College Algebra).

3. Meet all General Education requirements as specified in catalog.

4. Possess a cumulative GPA of at least a 2.00 on a 4.00 scale.

5. Enroll in GEEP courses and receive a “P” grade each semester in attendance.

6. Take the Rising Junior Examination, Senior Comprehensive Exam, and Major Subject Field Test.

7. Take the Departmental Comprehensive Exam.

8. Complete the application for graduation and secure the approval of the advisor and the dean of the School.

There are many types of accounting careers which can be classified into four broad categories: public accounting, management accounting, governmental accounting, and internal auditory. Under each major category, there are many job opportunities. The students may work as bookkeepers or financial analysts and provide accounting services for all types of clients, private or public businesses, governmental agencies, not-for-profit organizations, and certified public accountants (CPAs). Most accounting jobs lead to professional careers such as a tax consultant, external auditor, enrolled agent (EA), controller (or comptroller), chief financial officer (CFO), financial planner, underwriter, actuary, loan officer, and forensic accountant.