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Bachelor of Arts in Accounting Florida State University, USA

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$ 18,452 (US$ 18,452) a year

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Course summary

This program provides students with the knowledge of basic accounting concepts, accounting applications, and the related functional areas of business necessary for a successful accounting career in industry, government, and nonprofit organizations. Prospective accountants must be prepared to work in an increasingly complex environment. In addition to accounting knowledge, the successful accountant must possess a broad knowledge of business. Students preparing for a professional career in public accounting or tax accounting, and others who wish to obtain more advanced and specialized knowledge in the field of accounting, should plan to complete the four-year undergraduate program followed by the one-year Master of Accounting (MAcc) program. The MAcc program allows students to specialize in one of the following areas: assurance services, corporate accounting, accounting information systems, or taxation.

Program modules

The modules are ACG 2021.Introduction to Financial Accounting (3), ACG 2071.Introduction to Managerial Accounting (3), ACG 3101.Financial Accounting and Reporting I (3), ACG 3111.Financial Accounting and Reporting II (3), ACG 3171.Analysis of Financial Statement Presentation (3), ACG 3331.Cost Accounting and Analysis for Business Decisions (3), ACG 3341.Cost Accounting I (3), ACG 3351.Cost Accounting II (3), ACG 3949.Cooperative Education Work Experience (0), ACG 4201.Financial Accounting and Reporting III (3), ACG 4401.Accounting Information Systems (3), ACG 4501.Accounting for Governmental and Not-for-Profit Entities (3), ACG 4632.Auditing Theory and Application I (3), ACG 4642.Auditing Theory and Application II (3), ACG 4682.Investigative Accounting (3), ACG 4683.Fraud Examination (3), ACG 4901r.Directed Individual Study (1–3), ACG 4930r.Special Topics in Accounting (1–3), ACG 4970r.Honors Thesis (1–6), TAX 4001.Federal Tax Accounting I (3), TAX 4011.Federal Tax Accounting II (3).

Entry requirement for international students

Students must have completed at least 52 semester hours credit and have the overall GPA of 2.9 computed on all prior college-level work. They must have completed the courses in ECO 2013 - Principles of Macroeconomics, ECO 2023 - Principles of Microeconomics, CGS 2100 - Microcomputer Applications for Business, MAC 2233 - Calculus for Business and Non-Physical Sciences with a grade of C or better or its equivalent. They should possess the minimum critical reading score of 500 on the SAT, or 21 on the ACT English and 22 on the ACT reading, and a minimum math score of 500 on the SAT or 21 on the ACT and have a minimum cumulative 2.5 GPA in 6 semesters hours of approved college-level English and mathematics. They should have the GMAT scores. Applicants whose native language is not in English and who have not studied in an English-speaking country for at least one academic year must have the minimum score of 550 on the paper-based test, 213 on the computer-based test, or 80 on the internet-based test is required for admission.

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Qualification

Bachelor degree

Awarding body

Florida State University

Department name

College of Business, Department of Accounting

Venue / office name

College of Business, Department of Accounting

Address

Contact address for international enquiries

Rovetta Business Annex Room 309
P O Box 3061110
TALLAHASSEE
Florida
32306

Venue description

The Florida State University College of Business was founded in 1950. Although one of the youngest business schools in the nation, it is one of the ten largest in the U.S. The College of Business at Florida State University is located in Tallahassee, Florida, the state capital. Designated as an All-American City, networking opportunities abound in government, business, law and politics. The College of Business is accredited by the AACSB International - The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business. Organized in 1916. They are a community of students, teachers, scholars, alumni and friends all committed to advancing global business practices and are committed to creating a nationally preeminent business school that chooses integrity, respect, innovation, leadership, and excellence.

Telephone number

+1 850 644 2771

Is accommodation available at this venue?

Yes

Accommodation details

Florida State University provides the on campus housing for graduate and undergraduates. Graduate Housing has Alumni Village, Rogers Hall and Ragans Hall. Alumni Village has apartment types of one, two and three bedrooms. Single students prefer the one or two bedroom flats and married students prefer the two or three bedroom. A limited number of apartments have air conditioning units. Each apartment is furnished with a two-seat sofa, a side chair, a dining table and four chairs, a desk and desk chair, a dresser, one double bed and one night table, full-size refrigerator, Cable TV, phone, computer services, mail delivery and laundry facilities. The graduate housing rates are provided in this website http://www.housing.fsu.edu/housing/grad/avrates.html. Undergraduate Housing offers a wide variety of Residence Hall and Apartment Living. The residence hall are provided on the east and west campus area having the amenities such as Kitchens, TV Lounges, Study Rooms, Recreation Rooms, Phone Services, Laundry Rooms, Computer Connections, Vending and Ice Machines. In a suite-style residence hall, two rooms are connected by a bathroom. Bathrooms may be shared by 4-5 students. Community style residence halls are arranged in the traditional corridor style in which 35 -40 students share the bathrooms. Undergraduate Housing rental rates are provided in this website http://www.housing.fsu.edu/housing/ungrad/rates_dates.html. All students who reside in renovated residence halls on the East side of campus are required to purchase a meal plan membership. Students residing in DeGraff, Deviney, Dorman, Kellum, McCollum, Ragans, Salley, Smith and Wildwood Halls are not required to purchase a meal membership, but many choose to do so. Cooking is permitted in the residence hall kitchens. For further details contact University Housing, Florida State University, 942 Learning Way, P.O. Box 3064174, Tallahassee, FL 32306-4174 or cal to +1 850 644 2860 or email at housinginfo@admin.fsu.edu.

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