Overview
Accounting
Trevecca’s accounting program has a long and storied past, graduating accounting professionals since 1973. A majority of accounting graduates pursue and pass the CPA exam. Although many land positions with accounting firms, including the Big Four, they can also be found in a wide array of other organizations, notably, healthcare, music, government, and a variety of not-for-profit entities.
You'll have your choice of career options.
Accounting graduates have an excellent job placement rate. Involved accounting alumni frequently make guest appearances in class and assist students with career advice and job placement.
You will know and be known.
Accounting faculty are easily accessible and focus on the individual needs of students. Professors know their students and support them with guidance and help beyond the classroom.
You'll have the skills you need to be successful today and well into the future.
Trevecca's accounting program emphasizes technology, allowing you to learn and use the latest accounting software packages as well as spreadsheet and database programs.
Internship and employment opportunities abound.
While not all of the 40,000 businesses in Nashville need an accountant today, many do. These include the “Big Four” accounting firms and the largest healthcare companies in the world.
Our graduates excel in the industry.
Recent accounting graduates have landed positions at PwC, HCA, KraftCPAs, Lattimore Black, Ernst and Young, Surgery Partners, and more.
Choose the degree that will help you get ahead. Choose Trevecca University's B.B.A. in Accounting.
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Core Classes
Intermediate Accounting I
ACT 3110
An in-depth study of generally accepted accounting principles in relation to reporting financial information to external users. Emphasis is placed on financial accounting theory and concepts for the development of the income statement and balance sheet. Theoretical and conceptual discussion focuses on accounting standards, fundamental characteristics of accounting information, and recognition and measurement of financial information. This course also includes a comprehensive review of the accounting cycle. Additional topics include the time value of money, cash, receivables, and inventories. This course is the first of a three part series required of all accounting majors.
Course Hours: 3
Intermediate Accounting II
ACT 3120
The second course of a three part series required of all accounting majors. Continuation of the theoretical and conceptual discussion for the development of the income statement and balance sheet. Topics include property, plant, and equipment; depreciation and depletion; intangible assets; current and long-term liabilities; stockholders' equity including stock transactions and retained earnings; dilutive securities, earnings per share, investments, revenue recognition, and accounting for income taxes.
Course Hours: 3
Intermediate Accounting III
ACT 3130
The final course of a three part series required of all accounting majors. Continuation of the theoretical and conceptual discussion for the development of the income statement and balance sheet. This course also includes discussion for the development of the statement of cash flows. Topics include pensions and post-retirement benefits, leases, accounting changes and error analysis, full disclosure of financial reporting including interim and segment reporting, and financial ratio analysis.
Course Hours: 3
Cost Accounting
ACT 3310
A study of accounting for manufacturing concerns and service organizations in order to collect, organize, process, and report economic data for the use of decision makers. Traditional job costing, processing costing, and standard costing systems are presented as well as new measurement systems such as quality costing, activity-based-costing, just-in-time inventory, backflush costing, and non-financial performance measures. Additional topics include budgeting, variance analysis, cost-volume-profit analysis, and cost allocation.
Course Hours: 3
Accounting Information Systems
ACT 3400
Discusses information system theory, concepts, and procedures as it relates to accounting. Emphasis is placed on accounting technology and controls in relation to the accounting cycle, reporting, and data storage. Topics include systems development life cycle, system design, internal control, inputs and outputs, and information system influences on managerial decision making and organizational structure.
Course Hours: 3
Tax Accounting
ACT 4100
Income tax accounting with emphasis on personal and small business procedures.
Course Hours: 3
Advanced Accounting
ACT 4200
A study of the advanced financial accounting problems. Topics include partnerships, joint ventures, branch accounting, business combinations, consolidated financial statements, foreign currency transactions and reporting, bankruptcy, and estates and trusts.
Course Hours: 3
Auditing Concepts, Principles, and Prodecures
ACT 4400
A study of generally accepted auditing standards for the financial accounting reporting function of businesses. Topics include the audit function, standards, audit procedures and documentation, internal control, reports to clients, and professional ethics. Types of audits and other professional services are discussed.
Course Hours: 3
Internal Auditing
ACT 4500
A study of the internal audit process including internal control evaluation, testing, reporting, and follow-up. Emphasis will be on operational, performance, and compliance auditing through case studies.
Course Hours: 3
Information Systems in Business
ITI 3600
This course provides a managerial understanding of hardware, software, networking, and database technologies to form a foundation for formulating the value proposition delivered by timely and accurate information. Automation, transaction processing, management information, decision support, business intelligence, and enterprise resource planning systems will all be addressed. In short, students will examine how information systems can be utilized in the management of business knowledge and processes, as well as the potential to contribute to competitive advantage.
Course Hours: 3
Computer Applications Using Spreadsheets and Databases
ITI 2020
Designed to review the basics and give the student an in-depth understanding with hands-on experience in using electronic spreadsheets to support business needs. In addition, this course will introduce the student to relational databases and require practical, hands-on application of many of the functions available with database technology.
Course Hours: 3
Overview
Accounting
Trevecca’s accounting program has a long and storied past, graduating accounting professionals since 1973. A majority of accounting graduates pursue and pass the CPA exam, ranking among the best in the nation. Although many land positions with accounting firms, including the Big Four, they can also be found in a wide array of other organizations, notably, healthcare, music, government, and a variety of not-for-profit entities.
You'll have your choice of career options.
Accounting graduates have an excellent job placement rate. Involved accounting alumni frequently make guest appearances in class and assist students with career advice and job placement.
You will know and be known.
Accounting faculty are easily accessible and focus on the individual needs of students. Professors know their students and support them with guidance and help beyond the classroom.
You'll have the skills you need to be successful today and well into the future.
Trevecca's accounting program emphasizes technology, allowing you to learn and use the latest accounting software packages as well as spreadsheet and database programs.
Internship and employment opportunities abound.
While not all of the 40,000 businesses in Nashville need an accountant today, many do. These include the “Big Four” accounting firms and the largest healthcare companies in the world.
Our graduates excel in the industry.
Recent accounting graduates have landed positions at PwC, HCA, KraftCPAs, Lattimore Black, Ernst and Young, Surgery Partners, and more.
Choose the degree that will help you get ahead. Choose Trevecca University's B.B.A. in Accounting.
