Accounting majors in the Evening Studies program at Furman plan to enter a variety of different professional fields. Although most plan to take the CPA examination some plan to take the CMA examination while others will look to additional credentials like the CFP (Certified Financial Planner, certification). Based on your professional objective, your academic proficiencies and the dynamics of your lifestyle, your advisor can make recommendations for course sequencing, networking and internship opportunities.
Accounting Major Requirements:
ECN 101 Macroeconomics
ECN 102 Microeconomics
ECN 225 Statistics
ACC 111 Financial Accounting Principles
ACC 311 Intermediate Financial Accounting I
ACC 312 Intermediate Financial Accounting II
ACC 320 Cost Accounting
ACC 330 Auditing
ACC 340 Federal Income Taxation
ACC 370 Advanced Financial Accounting
ACC 450 Advanced Accounting Topics
BUS 320 Marketing Principles
BUS 330 Operations Management
BUS 340 Business Finance
BUS 350 Business Law I
BUS 450 Strategic Management
CSC 105 Introduction to Computing
Major Electives: One (1) course in BUS, ECN or ACC at the 230 level or higher.
Dual Degree Majors: (Accounting and Business)
Major Electives: Six (6) courses in BUS, ECN or ACC at the 230 level or higher.
Students considering sitting for the CPA exam should consider the following as major electives:
- ACC 350 Accounting Information Systems
- ACC 315 Governmental and non-profit Accounting
- ACC 360 International Accounting
- BUS 351 Business Law II