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AASYA TABASSUM Accounting
“ One of the greatest things about Stevenson is that every professor

ACCOUNTING

Bachelor of Science Minor available in this area of study . and faculty member supports me 100 percent of the way . The close relationships I have with them combined with the
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model have really helped
The accounting program provides graduates with the knowledge required to become successful in today ’ s multifaceted business world . With a blend of accounting , information technology , and business , the program helps students understand contemporary work environments , issues , and challenges .
Study emphasizes financial accounting at the intermediate level , cost accounting , tax accounting , auditing , international accounting , business law , and business ethics . During the capstone course , students synthesize their knowledge using a business strategy approach .
The accounting curriculum satisfies all requirements for graduates to take the Certified Public Accounting ( CPA ) examination in Maryland . In addition to passing the CPA exam , applicants for licensure are required by the State of Maryland to acquire a total of 150 credit hours of coursework . The B . S . to M . S . option and second bachelor ’ s degree option are available to help students fulfill the additional 30 credit hours of coursework .
A SAMPLING OF COURSES IN ACCOUNTING :
Advanced Accounting
Auditing and Attestation
Capstone in Accounting : Business Policy
Computer Applications in Accounting
Cost and Managerial Accounting
Financial Accounting
Intermediate Accounting I , II , and III
International Accounting
Governmental and Not-for-Profit Accounting
Tax Accounting : Corporation and Partnership
Tax Accounting : Individual
me get the most out of my college experience . The strong emphasis on careers helped me obtain an internship with a local accounting firm preparing tax returns , bank reconciliations , etc . by my sophomore year . In addition , this year I have an internship with CliftonLarsonAllen , a national firm , working in their audit department .”
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