Accounting (BS.ACC)

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The Business Department strives to provide an atmosphere that is conducive to intellectual growth and ethical behavior. The courses are designed to provide a foundation of general business knowledge on which individual programs within the department can build. Internships are available for qualified students.

Students successfully completing a Bachelor of Science in Accounting major will be able to compete effectively for professional employment, understand the importance of professional behavior and possess a strong work ethic. Students are prepared to pursue careers as corporate, not-for-profit, or small business accountants or to continue their studies at the graduate level. A career as a professional accountant requires a commitment to lifelong learning as the profession is continually evolving.

Students are encouraged to use their selection of Frames of Reference courses and other free elective courses to broaden their experiences and exposure to other ways of thinking and to other disciplines. Free elective coursework can be from any discipline and can be, but need not be, used to fulfill requirements for a minor, specialization, etc.

Students completing a Bachelor of Science in Accounting will be proficient in:

Defining, analyzing, and solving problems in both an individual and group environment.
Recognizing and using effective verbal and written communication skills.
Using computers and other technologies generally used in an entry-level business environment.
Demonstrating technical competency and professional knowledge in accounting theory, auditing, and individual income taxation.

Complete the following courses (65 cr):

ACC 2101 - Accounting I 3 cr
ACC 3010 - Accounting for Management Decisions 3 cr
ACC 3211 - Corporate Financial Reporting I 3 cr
ACC 3212 - Corporate Financial Reporting II 3 cr
ACC 3310 - Accounting Cases and Research 3 cr
ACC 4041 - Income Tax I 3 cr
ACC 4041L - Individual Tax Preparation 1 cr
ACC 4050 - Auditing and Assurance Services 3 cr
ACC 4120 - Advanced Accounting 3 cr
BUS 1270 - Principles of Computer-Based Information Systems 3 cr
BUS 2020 - Principles of Management 3 cr
BUS 2230 - Principles of Marketing 3 cr
BUS 2370 - Business Communications 3 cr
BUS 2550 - Business Statistics and Analytics 4 cr *
BUS 3035 - Case Studies in Business Administration 3 cr
BUS 3131 - Business Law I 3 cr
BUS 3230 - Financial Management 3 cr
BUS 4080 - Business Strategy and Policy Development 3 cr
ECO 2040 - Macroeconomics in a Global Context 3 cr
ECO 2050 - Microeconomics in a Global Context 3 cr
And select two of the following courses (6 cr):
ACC 3320 - Current Topics in Accounting 3 cr
ACC 4010 - Accounting Information Systems 3 cr
ACC 4130 - Professional Responsibilities and Legal Issues 3 cr
BUS 4110 - Operations Management 3 cr -or- BUS 4130 - Quantitative Business Decisions 3 cr
*Students are required to complete either BUS 2550 - Business Statistics and Analytics

or both MAT 2021 - Statistics I and MAT 2022 - Statistics II

Total credits required for the major: 65

And complete the university's Gen Ed requirements

Review the Gen Ed requirements.

Master of Science in Accounting

Castleton offers a one year Master of Science degree for students seeking licensure as a certified public accountant or continued career advancement in either corporate, not-for-profit, or government organizations. Castleton's graduate catalog contains a more thorough discussion of the degree including course descriptions. Requirements for initial CPA licensure vary by state; students desiring initial licensure in states other than Vermont should review the requirements of that state.

Additional Area of Focus

A student may add an additional major. For example, a major in Accounting may also choose to add a major in Management. In order to do this, the student must complete all required courses for both areas, and two Business electives with an ACC, BUS, or CIS suffix.