Accounting Minor

Accounting Minor

ENHANCE YOUR FINANCIAL ACUMEN WITH THE ACCOUNTING MINOR

Saint Mary's Accounting Minor will prepare you with a comprehensive set of accounting abilities, including financial and managerial accounting, auditing, federal income taxation, and computer applications. Guided by our renowned, approachable faculty, you’ll hone your ability to wrestle with unfamiliar problems and ethical issues, the tools to investigate topics in-depth, and the communication skills needed to share information with others. All of this takes place within small, discussion-based classes, a hallmark of the liberal arts tradition.

 

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Minor Curriculum

Accounting, Minor

Requirements

Minor Requirements

  • The requirements for a minor in accounting are:
  • Financial Accounting (3 units)
  • Managerial Accounting (3 units)
  • Intermediate Accounting 1 (4 units)
  • Intermediate Accounting 2 (4 units)
  • Intermediate Accounting 3 (4 units)

Elective Course

  • AND one additional Accounting course selected from:
  • Tax Accounting (3 units)
  • Accounting Analytics (3 units)
  • Auditing (3 units)
  • Financial Accounting (3 units)
  • Managerial Accounting (3 units)
  • Intermediate Accounting 1 (4 units)
  • Accounting Communication (3 units)
  • Intermediate Accounting 2 (4 units)
  • Tax Accounting (3 units)
  • Accounting Analytics (3 units)
  • Auditing (3 units)
  • Accounting Ethics (3 units)
  • Advanced Financial and Nonprofit Accounting (4 units)
  • Accounting Information Systems (3 units)
  • Selected Issues in Accounting (1-4 units)
  • Intermediate Accounting 3 (4 units)
  • Internship (1-4 units)
  • Independent Study (1-4 units)
  • Navigating Accounting for Success (3 units)
  • Advanced Managerial Accounting (3 units)
  • Advanced Accounting Analytics (3 units)
  • Accounting Information Systems (3 units)
  • Federal Income Taxation of Individuals, Estates, Gifts & Trusts (3 units)
  • Governmental and Non-Profit Accounting (3 units)
  • Advanced Accounting (3 units)
  • Federal Income Taxation of Business Entities and Legal Issues (3 units)
  • Advanced Legal Issues and Regulatory Framework (3 units)
  • Accounting Professional Ethics and Responsibilities (3 units)
  • Intermediate Accounting I (3 units)
  • Intermediate Accounting II (3 units)
  • Advanced Auditing and Forensic Accounting (3 units)
  • Accounting (3 units)
  • Financial Statement Analysis (3 units)
  • Field Study
  • Navigating Accounting for Success (3 units)
  • Accounting Theory and Application (2.5 units)

EMPOWER YOUR FINANCIAL FUTURE

Saint Mary's Accounting Minor Classroom

ENGAGE & GET INVOLVED

Take accounting classes your first year and learn the technical aspects of accounting while refining your skills in analysis, communication, and ethical decision-making. Learn directly from world-renowned faculty (not TAs) in intimate class settings. Create a graduation plan with your Faculty Advisor to optimize your schedule and accomplish your goals.

 

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MAKE A MAJOR IMPACT

Develop strong understanding in financial and managerial accounting, and your choice of either auditing, federal income taxation, or accounting analytics to ensure relevance in today’s competitive environment. Secure internships that provide real-world experience and ensure your personal marketability with the Accounting Minor.

FROM THE ALUMNI

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“The Accounting program at Saint Mary’s has proven to be a valuable asset. SEBA faculty members and professors were dedicated to my success in school and post-graduation. I feel empowered to accomplish my career goals in accounting."

Cassidy Hoffman ‘20 Senior Audit Associate KPMG

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