Bachelor of Science in Accounting

1. Fundamental General Education (30 Credits)

a. English Composition

• ENG 120 - College Writing (4 credits)

b. Mathematics

• MATH 215 - Statistical Concepts (4 credits)
• Prerequisite: Choose either MATH 140 Introduction to Quantitative Reasoning or MATH 150 Fundamental Algebra. Course can count as a University Elective.

c. Science

• 6 credits from the Science discipline (one course must have a lab component)

d. Social and Behavioral Sciences

• ECON 220 - Introduction to Macroeconomics (4 credits)
• 2 credits from Anthropology, Geography, History, Political Science, Psychology, or Sociology disciplines

e. Arts & Humanities

• HUMN 210 - Intro to Logic & Critical Thinking Skills (2 credits)
• 4 credits from Art, English Literature, Fine Arts, Humanities, Music, Philosophy, Religion, or Theater disciplines

f. Additional General Education

• PF 121 - Basic Learning Strategies (2 credits)
• OR PF 321 - Learning Strategies (2 credits)
• COMM 150 - Interpersonal Communication (4 credits)
• OR SPCH 100 - Speech Communication (4 credits)
• 3 credits from any General Education course at the 100 or 200 level
• PF 106 - Introduction to Spreadsheets (1 credit)

2. Major Foundational (28 Credits)

• ACCT 215 - Financial Accounting (4 credits)
• ACCT 225 - Managerial Accounting (4 credits)
• BSAD 220 - Business Law (4 credits)
• ECON 210 - Introduction to Microeconomics (4 credits)
• FINA 301 - Principles of Finance (4 credits)
• MGMT 312 - Principles of Management (4 credits)
• MKTG 300 - Marketing (4 credits)
• 3. Major Area Required (32 Credits)
• ACCT 310 - Intermediate Accounting I (4 credits)
• ACCT 320 - Intermediate Accounting II (4 credits)
• ACCT 330 - Cost Management (4 credits)
• ACCT 390 - Federal Income Tax I (4 credits)
• ACCT 420 - Federal Income Tax II (4 credits)
• ACCT 425 - Accounting Information Systems (4 credits)
• ACCT 470 - Auditing (4 credits)
• ACCT 495 - Accounting Research & Analysis (4 credits)

4. Major Electives (4 Credits)

• ACCT 360 - Government & Not for Profit Accounting (4 credits)
• OR ACCT 401 - Accounting Ethics & Prof Responsibilities (4 credits)
• OR ACCT 410 - Accounting Internship (1-9 credits)
• OR ACCT 411 - Tax Practicum (1-4 credits)
• OR ACCT 499 - Independent Study in Accounting (1-4 credits)
• OR ENTR 395 - Foundations of Entrepreneurship (4 credits)
• OR FINA 403 - Advanced Financial Management (4 credits)
• OR FPLN 300 - Principles of Financial Planning (4 credits)
• OR FPLN 430 - Tax Planning (4 credits)
• OR ACCT 445 - Accounting Data Analytics (4 credits)
• OR FRAC 341 - Fraud Examination (4 credits)
• OR FRAC 344 - Corp Gvrnc/Intrnl Control Assessment (4 credits)
• OR FRAC 346 - Interview Techniques and Legal Elements in Fraud Investigations (4 credits)

5. University Electives (24 Credits)

• Any undergraduate courses offered by the University except developmental education courses. ACCT 202 cannot be taken for credit.

6. Additional Requirements

• All students are required to pass College Writing (ENG 120), and either Basic Learning Strategies (PF 121) or Learning Strategies (PF 321) prior to enrolling in any course at the 200 level or above.
• Students who enroll at Franklin with 30 or fewer hours of transfer credit are required to pass PF 121 Basic Learning Strategies in place of PF 321 Learning Strategies.
• Interpersonal Communication (COMM 150) or Speech Communication (SPCH 100) must be taken prior to enrolling in any course at the 300 level or above.
• Students must also meet the University algebra competency requirement.

Career Opportunities

• Accountant
• Auditor
• Financial Analyst
• Tax Preparer
• Bookkeeper
• Budget Analyst
• Cost Estimator
• Financial Examiner
• Fraud Examiner
• Accounting Manager