Bachelor of Arts [B.A] [Business Administration - Accounting] From University of Washington

Overview:

Accounting focuses on recording and reporting financial transactions and students in this option develop the financial and quantitative skills necessary to succeed in today’s fast-paced business environment.

Specific areas covered within the MSB accounting option include:

• Recording and reporting of financial data under generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP)   
• Understanding tax law and its effect on business decisions
• Auditing financial statements using GAAP
• The importance of accounting information systems
• Understanding the composition of consolidated financial statements
• Gathering and using cost data for planning and control decisions

Curriculum:

Once accepted into the Business School, accounting students must complete the following courses for graduation.

• 30 credits of core courses:
  • TBUS 300 Managing Organizations
  • TBUS 301 Quantitative Methods
  • TBUS 310 Effective Managerial Communication
  • TBUS 320 Introduction to Marketing Management
  • TACCT 330 Accounting Information Systems
  • TBUS 350 Business Finance
• 35 credits from Accounting:
  • TACCT 301 Intermediate Accounting I
  • TACCT 302 Intermediate Accounting II
  • TACCT 303 Intermediate Accounting III
  • TACCT 311 Cost Accounting
  • TACCT 411 Auditing Standards and Principles
  • TACCT 451 Individual Income Taxation
  • TACCT elective (5 credits)
• 5 credits business capstone TBUS 400 Business Policy and Strategic Management
• Elective credits to bring total to 180