Accounting, BA

Western Washington University - International Study Center (StudyGroup)

Accounting is an important tool used by managers of organizations to plan, control, and report financial activity. A thorough knowledge of Accounting is necessary to understand the operations and financial condition of any business, non-profit organization or governmental agency. In addition, the Accounting curriculum provides a foundation for students who plan to take examinations to become a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Certified Management Accountant (CMA). Learning Competency Goals Demonstrate breadth of business knowledge Produce quality business documents Analyze problems using an ethical perspective Analyze the legal implications of business decisions Critically analyze problems and defend resolutions Solve business problems using quantitative techniques Apply a global perspective in conducting business Identify and analyze social consequences of business activities Understand the importance of environmental sustainability Why Consider an Accounting Major: The Accounting major offers a broad program of accounting courses, which coupled with required and elective courses in Economics and Business Administration, provides the graduate with a sound foundation for an accounting career or post-graduate studies. The Accounting graduate can expect to find employment in a number of areas including private business, public accounting, not-for-profit organizations or governmental units. Typical work may include areas such as cost analysis, taxation, auditing, risk management, advisory services, accounting systems, taxation, or cash management.