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Accounting

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Glade Tew, Chair (tewg@byuh.edu)
Business 105, (808) 675-3590, Fax (808) 675-3582

Wesley, Susan Academic Advisor (wesleys@byuh.edu)
Business 139, (808) 675-3596, Fax (808) 675-3582

 

Faculty

Associate Professors

  • Kimball, Kevin C. (1997) B.S., M. Acc 1990, Brigham Young University; CPA 1994.
  • Tew, Glade K. (1996) B.S. 1983, Brigham Young University; M.Acc. 1992, Southern Utah University; Ph.D. 1997, Oklahoma State University; CPA, 1994.

 

Assistant Professor

 

Adjunct Instructor

  • Heaton, Jennifer W. (2000) B.S. 1992, Southern Utah University; M.Acc.1993, Southern Utah University; CPA, 1995.

 

Emeritus Faculty

  • Munson, Lloyd M. (1976-96)

 

Admission to Degree Program

The degree programs in this department carry special enrollment requirements. Please see the School of Business section for specific details.

 

The Discipline

Accounting is known as the language of business. The Accounting degree will prepare students for positions in public accounting, private business, or for graduate study in accounting, administration, or business programs. The program is designed to develop communication skills and to enhance the student's ability to analyze and solve problems using various technologies in a dynamic accounting and business environment.

 

Career Opportunities

The curriculum provides students with a broad business background and the opportunity to receive training in a wide variety of accounting areas including financial and managerial accounting, auditing, information systems, international accounting, and taxation.

 

Programs and Degrees

 

Program Outcomes

Upon completing a major in Accounting, students will:
  1. Demonstrate competence in core accounting knowledge.
  2. Demonstrate competence in general business principles.
  3. Communicate proficiently both orally and in writing in the English language in accounting situations.
  4. Understand the importance of ethics and standards in accounting careers.
  5. Understand international accounting standards.
  6. Work effectively with others to solve problems.
  7. Use critical thinking skills to solve accounting-related problems.
  8. Demonstrate proficiency in using computer software in accounting contexts.
  9. Demonstrate understanding of accounting regulation using primary source documents.
  10. Learn independently and understand the importance of continuous learning.

 

Major and Minor Requirements

The accounting major must complete ACCT 201 and 203 with a B- or better. Transfer students must also complete at least four upper-level accounting courses while at BYUH.

 

B.S. Accounting (54 Hours)

Business Management, and Advanced Management Core Requirements (30 Hours)

  1. Business Core (15 hours)

    * Also meets General Education three-hour requirement for "Introduction to the Human Environment"

    ** Students can meet the Excel proficiency requirement by completing any one of the following tasks (Click on each task for more information):

    • Successfully pass the Excel proficiency exam offered in the BYU Hawaii Testing Center.
      1. Refresh your memory of fundamental Excel concepts by practicing the Excel concepts listed in Appendix 1.
      2. During the first week of any semester, purchase an Excel Proficiency Exam Code from the Bookstore. Cost to students $13.75.
      3. Bring your Excel Proficiency Exam Code to the Testing Center during its open hours and take the exam.
        • The exam will provide you a number of tasks to be completed in Excel. If you complete the task correctly, you will move on. You are allowed three attempts at each task before your response is deemed to be incorrect.
        • If you score 85% or higher, you passed, take your score to your academic advisor to have it noted in your file.
        • If you score below 85%, you will need to complete this requirement by completing any of the other tasks 2-5 noted above.
    • Successfully pass the BUSM 92 Excel course offered through Educational Outreach at BYU-Hawaii.
      1. You can register for BUSM 92 through the Educational Outreach office on the bottom floor of the Smith administration building. This course will be offered on weeknights.
      2. Fee: $100
    • Receive transfer credit indicating your completion of an equivalent Excel course at another university. See Appendix IV for the Excel topics testing on the proficiency exam.
      1. Provide your academic advisor the syllabus of the Excel course you completed who will review it and help you follow through on the process to determine whether your Excel class meets the BYU-H SCOB Excel Proficiency Requirements and/or is comparable to IS 91.

  2. Management Core (6 hours)

  3. Advanced Management Core (9 hours)

***Note: BUSM 302, 304 and 310 comprise the Integrated Business Core and are taken concurrently.

****Note: BUSM 308 is optional to be taken for credit. However, students will participate in class and group work.

 

Major Classes (21 HOURS)

***For international students, the ACCT 321 course is not required. International students can choose to take an additional accounting elective course in its place.

 

Electives (3 HOURS)—Select One

 

Accounting Minor (18 hours)

Required courses for a minor in accounting: (15 hours)

 

Additional Required Course—Choose one: (3 hours)