Accounting B.A.
- Communication: Students will be able to organize thoughts and compose ideas to demonstrate articulate written, oral, listening, visual, and media skills for effective presentation to varying audiences
- Management and Teamwork: Students will be able to work with others in diverse and cross-functional environments and manage and lead teams to achieve stated objectives
- Thinking (critical, strategic, creative) and problem solving: Students will demonstrate excellence in critical thinking, problem-solving, analysis, and strategic planning so as to be able to link data, knowledge and insight to make sound strategic decisions on a timely basis
- Ethical Reasoning and Spiritual Formation: Students will be able to engage in ethical reflection, evaluate ethical issues, and apply ethical principles and moral values in decision-making
- Decision Making: Students will conduct research and apply analytical decision-making skills to identify structure and solve business problems
- Business Tools and Technology: Students will exhibit technical expertise and demonstrate the use of information technology as a tactical and strategic resource for business professionals
- Demonstrate the skills necessary to complete the accounting cycle and reconcile accounts. Develop and analyze external financial statements and annual reports.
- Describe and demonstrate the skills necessary to complete the audit process to include, evidence and documentation, the impact of technology on the audit process, statistical & non-statistical sampling, and issuing an opinion based upon the evidence.
- Describe and demonstrate the understanding of federal income tax code.
Students working towards a degree in Accounting may select an optional concentration in International Business, Management or Organizational Psychology. Academic requirements for these optional concentrations can be found here.
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Core Curriculum Requirements 1 | 50 | |
| Business and Management Core Requirements | 39 | |
| Accounting Major Requirements | 24 | |
| General Electives | 7 | |
| Total Units | 120 | |
Business and Management Traditional Undergraduate Core Requirements
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Lower Division | ||
| ACCT-225 | Principles of Financial Accounting | 3 |
| ACCT-226 | Principles of Managerial Accounting | 3 |
| BUSN-125 | Computer Applications | 3 |
| BUSN-215 | Principles of Macroeconomics | 3 |
| BUSN-216 | Principles of Microeconomics | 3 |
| MATH-265C | Intro to Statistical Methods 2 | 3 |
| MATH-116C | College Algebra | 3 |
| or MATH-170C | Precalculus | |
| COMM-273 | Visual Technology | 3 |
| or COMM-290 | Intro to Interpersonal Communication | |
| or COMM-333 | Small Group Leadership | |
| Upper Division | ||
| BUSN-316 | Business Law | 3 |
| MNGT-325 | Management Theory/Practice | 3 |
| FINC-335 | Corporate Finance | 3 |
| MRKT-360 | Principles of Marketing | 3 |
| BUSN-455C | Business Policy and Strategy (Capstone Course) | 3 |
| Total Units | 39 | |
Accounting Major Requirements
In addition to the Business and Management Core Requirements for an Accounting Major, students must successfully complete the following courses:
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| ACCT-324 | Intermediate Accounting I | 3 |
| ACCT-325 | Intermediate Accounting II | 3 |
| ACCT-320 | Accounting Information Systems | 3 |
| ACCT-332 | Cost Accounting | 3 |
| ACCT-427 | Auditing | 3 |
| ACCT-442 | Federal Taxation-Corporate | 3 |
| Accounting Electives | 6 | |
| Total Units | 24 | |
- 1
Number of units required from the Core Curriculum not included in the major requirements below.
- 2
Three of the 57 units count toward Core Curriculum
Disclaimer: This sample Four Year Plan is provided as a guide for the recommended sequencing of courses. Vanguard University requires that students complete a minimum of 120 units of required course work as outlined on the Requirements tab in order to receive a Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Music, Bachelor of Science, or Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree. It is the student's responsibility to confirm with the department the course rotation before enrolling in courses. If applicable, please note the footnotes at the bottom of the page for additional information related to courses listed in a particular year and term. Questions, contact the Department of Business.
Study Abroad Participation: Students interested in participating in the university's Study Abroad programs are encouraged to reach out to the Global Education and Outreach Office for more information and collaboration in their academic course planning. Students using Education and Training Benefits through the U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs are encouraged to also reach out to the School Certifying Official for more information regarding how benefits can be applied.
| Year 1 Term 1 | Units | |
|---|---|---|
| CORE-100C | Cornerstone | 1 |
| BUSN-125 | Computer Applications | 3 |
| ENGL-120C | Persuasive Writing | 3 |
| THEO-101C | Foundations of Christian Life | 3 |
| MATH-PLHDAC | Math Algebra Or Precalculus | 3 |
| SOC-PLHD2 | Social Science Requirement | 3 |
| Units | 16 | |
| Year 1 Term 2 | ||
| MATH-265C | Intro to Statistical Methods | 3 |
| KINE-148C | Lifetime Fitness and Wellness Lecture | 3 |
| ACCT-225 | Principles of Financial Accounting | 3 |
| HIST-PLCR1 | History Core Req (US Hist Or Democracy) | 3 |
| SOC-PLHD2 | Social Science Requirement | 3 |
| Units | 15 | |
| Year 2 Term 1 | ||
| BUSN-216 | Principles of Microeconomics | 3 |
| ACCT-226 | Principles of Managerial Accounting | 3 |
| ENGL-220C | Researched Writing | 3 |
| NT-101C | New Testament Survey | 3 |
| COMM-BUSPH | COMM Requirement Placeholder | 3 |
| Units | 15 | |
| Year 2 Term 2 | ||
| BUSN-215 | Principles of Macroeconomics | 3 |
| OT-201C | Old Testament Survey | 3 |
| HIST-PLCR2 | History Core Requirement (World Civ) | 3 |
| ACCT-320 | Accounting Information Systems | 3 |
| FINA-PLCR | Fine Arts Core Curriculum Requirement | 3 |
| Units | 15 | |
| Year 3 Term 1 | ||
| ACCT-324 | Intermediate Accounting I | 3 |
| ACCT-332 | Cost Accounting | 3 |
| MNGT-325 | Management Theory/Practice | 3 |
| MRKT-360 | Principles of Marketing | 3 |
| FINC-335 | Corporate Finance | 3 |
| Units | 15 | |
| Year 3 Term 2 | ||
| ACCT-325 | Intermediate Accounting II | 3 |
| THEO-300C | Developing a Christian World View | 3 |
| BUSN-316 | Business Law | 3 |
| COMM-201C | Speech Composition and Presentation | 3 |
| NSCI-PLCR | Science Lec/Lab Requirement | 4 |
| Units | 16 | |
| Year 4 Term 1 | ||
| ACCT-428 | Advanced Accounting | 3 |
| ACCT-440 | Federal Taxation-Individual | 3 |
| ENGL-230C | Literature and the Human Experience | 3 |
| ELCT-PLHD6 | Electives 6 Units | 6 |
| Units | 15 | |
| Year 4 Term 2 | ||
| ACCT-427 | Auditing | 3 |
| ACCT-442 | Federal Taxation-Corporate | 3 |
| BUSN-455C | Business Policy and Strategy | 3 |
| CHIS-400C | Christian Heritage | 3 |
| ELCT-PLHD1 | Elective Course 1 Unit | 1 |
| Units | 13 | |
| Total Units | 120 | |
Notes:
- All accounting classes must be taken in the order above, as each is a pre-requisite for the next, and only offered in the semesters indicated here.
- CPA track students must take 18 units every semester, and 6 units of summer school to reach the 150 units needed for the CPA exam.
- THEO-300C Developing a Christian World View can only be taken after completion of at least 60 units. CHIS-400C Christian Heritage can only be taken after completion of at least 90 units.