Offered at Albuquerque, Brooklyn Center, Colorado Springs, Denver, Independence, Mall of America, Rapid City, Roseville, and Sioux Falls.

National American University's Bachelor of Science in Accounting degree program is designed to provide students with the preparation needed to sit for the certified managerial accounting (CMA) exam as well as the certified public accountant (CPA) exam in those states not requiring the fifth year of education. Students planning on taking the exam in these states will take the CPA review courses as part of their undergraduate degree. Graduates of the accounting program will find many opportunities as private accountants for corporations, partnerships, sole proprietorships, government agencies or non-profit organizations. They may also find opportunities to secure positions leading to executive management in large corporations. Graduates electing to take the CPA track have the above opportunities plus possible employment with a CPA firm or starting their own public accounting business. Many accountants also work outside the field of accounting in finance, banking, insurance or human resource management to name just a few. Educational Goals for the Bachelor of Science Degree in Accounting The program will:

• provide accounting students with a thorough understanding of theory and application of generally accepted accounting principles and managerial accounting practices relevant to a wide range of business entities.provide students with the knowledge and skills in current technology for use in performing accounting functions. provide students with the knowledge and skills needed to analyze financial data and statements and make appropriate recommendations to management.prepare accounting students to meet minimum standards for certification, to encourage them to participate in continuing education activities, and to maintain professional memberships.provide students with an understanding of professional ethics and its application to the accounting field.
• measure key student learning outcomes continuously and identify and implement opportunities for improvement.
  

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