Academic Programs / Business & Management
Accounting
Eric G. Press, Chair
Office: Speakman Hall 335
215-204-8127
eric.press@temple.edu
http://fox.temple.edu/dept/accounting/
The program provides students with a broad general education and intensive study within the major as preparation for professional careers in public accounting, industry, consulting, government, and not-for-profit institutions.
The curriculum in accounting is designed to acquaint students with the conceptual framework and theory of accounting, transactional analysis, asset management, liabilities, owners' equity, and financial reporting. Cost analysis and control, accounting information systems, taxation, consolidated financial statements, and foreign operations also are covered, along with auditing techniques and an understanding of the ethical and performance standards of the profession.
There are three professional student organizations available for accounting majors: Beta Alpha Psi (BAP--National Honorary Fraternity), the Accounting Professional Society (APS), and the National Association of Black Accountants (NABA).
Summary of Requirements
Students must meet College Graduation Requirements including the requirements of the major listed below. Accounting students must attain a 2.0 GPA in the major and a 2.0 cumulative GPA in order to graduate. Use the major GPA calculator at www.fox.temple.edu/advising to calculate the GPA in the major.
Requirements of Accounting Major
Department |
Course # |
Course Name |
Hours |
RCI |
Accounting |
2511 |
Intermediate Accounting I |
3 |
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Accounting |
3512 |
Intermediate Accounting II |
3 |
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Accounting |
2521 |
Cost Accounting |
3 |
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Accounting |
3596 |
Auditing |
3 |
WI |
Accounting |
3526^ |
Accounting Information Systems |
3 |
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Accounting |
3531 |
Federal Taxes on Income |
3 |
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Accounting |
3533 |
Advanced Accounting |
3 |
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Accounting |
4596 |
Senior Seminar in Accounting |
3 |
WI* |
Law S.B.M. |
3507 |
Business Law for Accountants |
3 |
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Select one Economics course from either: |
3 |
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Economics^^
Economics^^ |
3563
3564 |
International Trade
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International Monetary Economics |
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30 |
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* indicates Writing Capstone |
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^ Accounting 3526 meets the Technology requirement for the Accounting major. |
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^^Economics 3563 or 3564 will meet the 3500+ level Economics requirement as well as the International Business requirement for Accounting students. |
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