Accounting (Bachelor of Science)

In addition to courses noted below, candidates for graduation must successfully complete all JSU Academic Regulations. More information about Jax MIX requirements and Alabama Transfers equivalents can be found in their respective section of the catalog.

Plan of Study Grid
Freshman
FallHours
Jax MIX Communication: EH Composition Sequence 3
Jax MIX Inquiry: Science 4
MS 112 Precalculus Algebra (or higher excluding MS 204 - Jax MIX Communication) 3
Jax MIX Experience: History 3
CBA 115 Business Fundamentals/Orientation 3
SSC 101 First Year Experience 0
 Hours16
Spring
Jax MIX Communication: EH Composition sequence 3
Jax MIX Expression: Fine Arts 3
Jax MIX Inquiry: Science 4
ST 260 Statistics/Quantitative Methods I 3
 Hours13
Sophomore
Fall
Jax MIX Expression: Literature sequence 3
EC 221 Principles of Microeconomics (Jax MIX Experience) 3
ACC 200 Principles of Accounting I 3
FIN 292 Legal and Social Environment 3
ST 261 Statistics/Quantitative Methods II 3
 Hours15
Spring
Jax MIX Expression: Literature sequence 3
EC 222 Principles of Macroeconomics (Jax MIX Experience) 3
Jax MIX Experience: select one of the following: 1 3
Principles of Psychology  
Introduction to Sociology  
Introduction to Anthropology  
ACC 210 Principles of Accounting II 3
CBA 210
Information Technology for Business
or Introduction to Information Technology
or Fundamentals of Computing
3
 Hours15
 Total Hours59
1

Students may use any of the three options to satisfy this requirement; however, PSY 201 Principles of Psychology (3) is preferred.

Plan of Study Grid
Junior
FallHours
EH 141 Speech (Jax MIX Communication) 3
FIN 301 Business Finance 3
MGT 301 Principles of Management 3
ST 345 Introduction to Business Analytics 3
ACC 310 Financial Accounting I 3
ACC 371 Cost Accounting 3
 Hours18
Spring
CBA 330 Business Professionalism 3
CBA 390 Operations and Supply Chain Management 3
MKT 301 Principles of Marketing 3
ACC 301 Accounting Information Systems 3
ACC 360 Financial Accounting II 3
 Hours15
Senior
Fall
CBA 350 Business Communications (WI) 3
MGT 375 Introduction to Management Information Systems 3
Select one of the following: 3
Money and Banking  
Intermediate Microeconomics  
Intermediate Macroeconomics  
ACC 372 Income Tax Accounting 3
ACC 477 Auditing 3
 Hours15
Spring
CBA 469 Business Policy and Strategy 3
ACC 305 Data Analytics for Accounting (WI) 3
Accounting Electives 6 6
General Elective 1
 Hours13
 Total Hours61
6

Any Accounting course not already used to meet program requirements may be used to meet Accounting electives.  

CPA Examination Requirements

To be eligible for an initial sitting for the uniform written Certified Public Accountant Examination in Alabama, a person must have completed a total of 120 semester hours of postsecondary education, including a baccalaureate degree at an accredited college or university. This education must include a major /concentration in accounting. Details of the requirements may be found at: http://www.alabamaadministrativecode.state.al.us/docs/acc/30-X-4.pdf.

Students who desire to be a CPA in Alabama should consult with the Associate Dean or MBA director for assistance in planning a course of study that includes the appropriate additional undergraduate or graduate coursework.