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Major in Accounting

The major in accounting gives students a complete exposure to all areas of accounting, preparing them for public, private or governmental accounting careers. (To be taken with the 33-credit business core above.)

   
Credits
BA 321 Intermediate Financial Accounting I
3
BA 322 Intermediate Financial Accounting II
3
BA 323 Federal Taxation I
3
BA 421
BA 422

Managerial Cost Accounting OR
Product Cost Accounting

3
BA 425 Auditing
3
BA 431
BA 432

Advanced Financial Accounting OR
Accounting for Not-For-Profit Organizations

3
   
18 Credits

To meet requirements for taking the Uniform Certified Public Accountant examination in Iowa, and to be exposed to all topics presently covered on the exam, those who expect to sit for the exam should also take BA 324 Federal Taxation II, both BA 421 and BA 422 (see above), both BA 431 and BA 432 (see above), and BA 303 Business Law II. Most of these courses can be taken in conjunction with a minor in management. Students should check with the accounting faculty regarding additional CPA examination requirements.

For the CPA examination requirements in other states, contact the accounting faculty or check with the Board of Accountancy in that state.

Transfer students will be required to take a minimum of nine semester credits of accounting course work with Upper Iowa University.

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