{"id":6282,"date":"2025-03-15T12:49:31","date_gmt":"2025-03-15T16:49:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.golive.clarku.edu\/school-of-business\/?page_id=6282"},"modified":"2025-07-28T15:05:18","modified_gmt":"2025-07-28T19:05:18","slug":"curriculum","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/business\/academics\/undergraduate-programs\/accounting-bs\/curriculum\/","title":{"rendered":"Curriculum"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-accounting-b-s\">Accounting, B.S.<\/h1>\n\n\n<?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><nav class=\"is-responsive wp-block-navigation is-layout-flex wp-block-navigation-is-layout-flex\" aria-label=\"Accounting BA sub-menu\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/navigation\" data-wp-context='{\"overlayOpenedBy\":{\"click\":false,\"hover\":false,\"focus\":false},\"type\":\"overlay\",\"roleAttribute\":\"\",\"ariaLabel\":\"Menu\"}'><button aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-label=\"Open menu\" class=\"wp-block-navigation__responsive-container-open\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.openMenuOnClick\" data-wp-on--keydown=\"actions.handleMenuKeydown\"><svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M4 7.5h16v1.5H4z\"><\/path><path d=\"M4 15h16v1.5H4z\"><\/path><\/svg><span class=\"menu-title\">Accounting BA sub-menu<\/span><\/button>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-navigation__responsive-container\" id=\"modal-1\" data-wp-class--has-modal-open=\"state.isMenuOpen\" data-wp-class--is-menu-open=\"state.isMenuOpen\" data-wp-watch=\"callbacks.initMenu\" data-wp-on--keydown=\"actions.handleMenuKeydown\" data-wp-on--focusout=\"actions.handleMenuFocusout\" tabindex=\"-1\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-navigation__responsive-close\" tabindex=\"-1\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-navigation__responsive-dialog\" data-wp-bind--aria-modal=\"state.ariaModal\" data-wp-bind--aria-label=\"state.ariaLabel\" data-wp-bind--role=\"state.roleAttribute\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<button aria-label=\"Close menu\" class=\"wp-block-navigation__responsive-container-close\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.closeMenuOnClick\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"m13.06 12 6.47-6.47-1.06-1.06L12 10.94 5.53 4.47 4.47 5.53 10.94 12l-6.47 6.47 1.06 1.06L12 13.06l6.47 6.47 1.06-1.06L13.06 12Z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/button>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-navigation__responsive-container-content\" data-wp-watch=\"callbacks.focusFirstElement\" id=\"modal-1-content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul class=\"wp-block-navigation__container is-responsive wp-block-navigation\"><li class=\" wp-block-navigation-item wp-block-navigation-link\"><a class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__content\" href=\"https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/business\/academics\/undergraduate-programs\/accounting-ba\/\"><span class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__label\">Overview<\/span><\/a><\/li><li class=\" wp-block-navigation-item wp-block-navigation-link\"><a class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__content\" href=\"https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/business\/academics\/undergraduate-programs\/accounting-bs\/curriculum\/\"><span class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__label\">Curriculum<\/span><\/a><\/li><li class=\" wp-block-navigation-item wp-block-navigation-link\"><a class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__content\" href=\"https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/business\/academics\/undergraduate-programs\/accounting-bs\/careers\/\"><span class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__label\">Careers<\/span><\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/nav>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-curriculum\">Curriculum<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns sidebar is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:45rem\">\n<p>The accounting curriculum provides a strong foundation in&nbsp;financial reporting, auditing, taxation, and managerial accounting, while also gaining proficiency in&nbsp;data analysis, financial technology, and regulatory compliance. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Your coursework will prepare you to assess financial risks, interpret complex data, and provide strategic insights that drive business success. Through&nbsp;hands-on projects, real-world case studies, and collaborative learning, you\u2019ll strengthen your ability to communicate financial information effectively and apply accounting principles in professional settings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-hands-on-learning\">Hands-on learning<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You&#8217;ll apply accounting skills to real-world experiences. Engage in case studies, financial analysis projects, and community-based initiatives, such as participating in&nbsp;Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA)&nbsp;programs, where students help low-income individuals with tax preparation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With&nbsp;internships and capstone projects, you\u2019ll gain practical experience that strengthens your resume before you even graduate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-requirements\">Requirements<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>To earn a&nbsp;bachelor\u2019s degree in accounting, students must complete&nbsp;15 units, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>7 business core courses<\/strong>&nbsp;(covering management, finance, marketing, and data analysis)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>6 required accounting courses<\/strong>&nbsp;(including financial analytics, auditing, and taxation)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>1 elective course<\/strong>&nbsp;in specialized topics such as government and nonprofit accounting or corporate finance<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>1 capstone course<\/strong>, integrating accounting knowledge into real-world applications<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>This curriculum ensures that students&nbsp;build technical expertise, strengthen analytical thinking, and gain hands-on experience\u2014preparing them for CPA licensure or careers in finance, auditing, and beyond.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"arrow-link\"><a href=\"https:\/\/catalog.clarku.edu\/preview_program.php?catoid=35&amp;poid=7320&amp;returnto=2879\">All Accounting Courses<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<aside class=\"wp-block-group boxout has-white-color has-gray-700-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-4adbd732962e68f6c741ec659c7860b7 is-content-justification-left is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-12dd3699 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-advisor\">Advisor<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"mailto:lburgess@clarku.edu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Laura Burgess<\/a><br>Carlson Hall, Room 229<br>+1-508-793-7744<\/p>\n<\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Curriculum The accounting curriculum provides a strong foundation in&nbsp;financial reporting, auditing, taxation, and managerial accounting, while also gaining proficiency in&nbsp;data analysis, financial technology, and regulatory compliance. 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