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At the recommendation of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA), state law now requires that candidates who sit for the certified public accountant examination must have completed a 150-hour academic program. The intent of the AICPA recommendation is to generate CPAs/accountants who possess a broader base of knowledge that extends beyond accounting. Jamestown College requires a total of 128 credit hours for graduation with a Bachelor of Arts degree. Therefore, CPA candidates need to complete an additional 22 credit hours in order to sit for the CPA exam. |
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Intended Student Learning Outcomes |
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As outcomes of learning in the Major in Accounting, students will be able to: |
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demonstrate fundamental knowledge of and skills in accounting and related areas for entry-level professional accounting positions, professional examinations, and graduate studies |
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apply the skills necessary for financial decision making and reporting |
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describe the relationship of accounting to the broader field of business |
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apply ethical and legal standards and fiduciary responsibilities to the accounting and business environments |
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demonstrate the acquisition of analytical, quantitative, and critical-thinking skills necessary for decision making |
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demonstrate effective professional communication skills |
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The Program |
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Students who pursue the Major in Accounting with a Concentration in Financial Planning must complete the following Major and Concentration Requirements, which consist of a total of 76 credit hours. Those students who plan to sit for the CPA exam would then complete the recommended credits in order to fulfill the additional CPA requirement. |
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The Major Requirements/Core and Correlative Requirements |
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The Major in Accounting with a Concentration in Financial Planning consists of the following Core and Correlative Requirements: |
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The Concentration in Financial Planning |
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In addition to the Accounting Major Requirements, students who pursue the Concentration in Financial Planning must complete the following set of courses: |
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Recommended Credits for CPA Candidates |
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For students who plan to sit for the CPA exam, the following additional credits are recommended: |
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Recommended Credits for CPA Candidates |
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Busn/Econ
Comm/Engl |
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Additional Credits in Business, Economics, Communication, and/or English |
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Total Additional Credits for CPA Candidates |
6 |
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Total Semester Credits Required for the Accounting Program with a Concentration in Financial Planning for CPA Candidates |
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CEB | Department of Business, Accounting, and Economics | Major in Accounting |
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Students who pursue the Major in Accounting with a Concentration in Financial Planning may not choose the Concentration in Financial Planning as part of a Major in Business Administration. |
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In order to complete 150 hours in a normal 4-year undergraduate program, students would need to take an average of 19 credit hours per semester. Therefore, students who plan to sit for the CPA exam might consider summer school or a fifth year in order to fulfill the 150-hour CPA requirement. |
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Schedule Planning Tools |
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Follow the links below to view and/or download useful schedule planning tools for the Major in Accounting with a Concentration in Financial Planning. The recommended course sequence identifies the courses that should be taken in each year in order to complete the major and concentration in four years. The schedule planning sheets contain checklists that are useful for planning your schedule and keeping track of your progress in completing the Major in Accounting with a Concentration in Financial Planning. |
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Schedule Planning Tools |
Major in Accounting/Concentration in Financial Planning |
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