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Michele Ganon, Department Chair ganonm@wcsu.edu Westside Classroom Building 303, Westside Campus (203) 837-8742 (203) 837- 8955 (fax)
Judy McGee, Department Secretary mcgeej@wcsu.edu Westside Classroom Building 249, Westside Campus (203) 837-8342 (203) 837- 8955 (fax)
Faculty
Overview
The accounting curriculum is divided into three closely coordinated areas: the liberal arts and sciences foundation; a common body of business courses; and an in-depth study in accounting. To assure a proper common body of knowledge for the business student, the curriculum provides for the study of the legal, social, political, and economic environments; the development of a professional understanding of the concepts and methods of accounting, quantitative methods, production, distribution, and finance; and contains a study of organization theory, including interpersonal relationships, control, and motivation.
Mission
The accounting department seeks to provide students with an education that focuses on the common body of knowledge of accounting and the development and application of skills needed for entry into the professions.
Learning Outcomes
A graduate of the Accounting Department should be able to:
Degree Programs in Accounting
B.B.A. Accounting Financial option Managerial option
Minor Accounting
Bachelor of Business Administration In Accounting (B.B.A.)
BBA Accounting – Financial Option
Description: The accounting department seeks to provide students with an education that focuses on the common body of knowledge of accounting and the development and application of skills needed for entry into the professions. The Financial Accounting Option is the best choice for students planning to sit for the CPA exam.
Degree Requirements All degrees at WCSU require 120 semester hours (SH). This includes major requirements, general education requirements, cognates (where applicable), and free electives. This structure provides room for minors, internships, and study abroad.
Required Courses in the Major: 67 SH.
General Education: All students must complete the General Education curriculum. General Education Requirements include both competency and breadth requirements. In some cases, major courses will satisfy competencies. These are indicated in the parentheses after the course title. For a complete description of the General Education program, follow this link. https://catalogs.wcsu.edu/ugrad2324/academic-programs-degrees/
Cognates: In some programs there are courses outside of the major that are required as pre-requisites or enhancements to the major course work. These courses may satisfy competencies and they will count toward the general education breadth requirement. If cognate courses are required, they are included in the list of courses required in the major.
Electives: All degrees require 120 semester hours. Elective credits are opportunities for minors, internships, study abroad, and just following general interests. We encourage all students to speak with their advisors about great opportunities for their elective courses.
Sample Four Year Plan: BBA Accounting – Financial Option: Four-year plans are suggestions. Plans change. Consult your advisor to adjust your plan.
BBA Accounting – Managerial Option
Description: The accounting department seeks to provide students with an education that focuses on the common body of knowledge of accounting and the development and application of skills needed for entry into the professions. Students have the option to focus on Financial or Managerial Accounting.
Sample Four Year Plan: BBA Accounting – Managerial Option: Four-year plans are suggestions. Plans change. Consult your advisor to adjust your plan.
Certification Examinations
A student may wish to sit for one of the primary certification exams: Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or a Certificate in Management Accountant (CMA) or Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE).
Each certification has specific work experience requirements. Information concerning these requirements can be obtained by contacting the accounting department chair. Graduates wishing to take the CPA exam in Connecticut are required to have completed 120 credit hours of college education in order to sit for this exam and a WCSU Accounting Degree fulfills the requirements to sit for the CPA exam. Licensing requires an additional 30 credits (i.e. 150 credits).
Students interested in satisfying the 150-hour requirement might want to pursue a double-major in accounting and Finance or MIS. Some students meet the 150 hour requirement by earning an MBA at WCSU. Contact the accounting chair to inquire about other methods of satisfying the 150–hour requirement.
Placement and Work Experience Accounting Internships
Accounting Internships Students majoring in accounting are strongly advised to obtain practical work experience in the field of public or corporate accounting during their junior and senior years. Many internships and part-time work opportunities in the accounting field are available to students.
Placement The accounting department works closely with the Career Success Center to provide guidance to students seeking employment upon graduation. An active on-campus job interview program begins in the fall semester of the senior year.
Minor in Accounting 18 SH
A minor in accounting is offered to non-accounting students wishing to develop additional competence in accounting. This requires a total of 18 credit hours in accounting. Students wishing to undertake a minor should consult with the accounting department chair.
Required Courses (12 SH): ACC 201 Financial Accounting ACC 202 Managerial Accounting ACC 301 Intermediate Financial Accounting I ACC 302 Intermediate Financial Accounting II
Select two course (6 SH) from the following: ACC 303 Intermediate Financial Accounting III ACC 306 Accounting Information Systems ACC 361 Cost Accounting ACC 402 Government and Non-Profit Accounting ACC 403 Federal Taxation ACC 404 Advanced Taxation ACC 405 Auditing ACC 407 Advanced Accounting ACC 410 Fraud Examination ACC 413 Financial Statement Analysis ACC 420 Data Analytics in Accounting
For further information on the accounting program, please contact the department chair, Michele Ganon at ganonm@wcsu.edu or (203) 837-8742.
