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Accounting at Western Washington University

Zite Hutton, PhD, CPA Professor of Accounting and Taxation. WWU Accounting Students:Elizabeth CorcoranDale FrazeeLeslie HurtHodan MohamudChris Landry. Why Accounting?. Interesting

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Accounting at Western Washington University

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    1. Accounting at Western Washington University Whatcom Community College Business Club May 20, 2005

    2. Zite Hutton, PhD, CPA Professor of Accounting and Taxation WWU Accounting Students: Elizabeth Corcoran Dale Frazee Leslie Hurt Hodan Mohamud Chris Landry Tuckman, B.W. (1965). Developmental sequence in small groups. Psychological Bulletin, 63, 384-399. We are going to focus on the first three stages hereTuckman, B.W. (1965). Developmental sequence in small groups. Psychological Bulletin, 63, 384-399. We are going to focus on the first three stages here

    3. Why Accounting? Interesting & challenging Develop analytical skills Many job opportunities Public Accounting Corporate Accounting Governmental Accounting Accounting Information Systems Law Enforcement Tuckman, B.W. (1965). Developmental sequence in small groups. Psychological Bulletin, 63, 384-399. We are going to focus on the first three stages hereTuckman, B.W. (1965). Developmental sequence in small groups. Psychological Bulletin, 63, 384-399. We are going to focus on the first three stages here

    4. Why Western? Leaders in accounting education Develop an accounting “toolkit” Solid foundation in basics Great selection of upper level electives Faculty are committed to providing a top quality educational experience Beta Alpha Psi and Accounting Society provide transition to the accounting profession Tuckman, B.W. (1965). Developmental sequence in small groups. Psychological Bulletin, 63, 384-399. We are going to focus on the first three stages hereTuckman, B.W. (1965). Developmental sequence in small groups. Psychological Bulletin, 63, 384-399. We are going to focus on the first three stages here

    5. Preparing for Western Best Strategy Complete Associate in Arts and Sciences at Whatcom (DTA – Transfer Degree) and Complete 7 Business Foundation courses at Whatcom http://admissions.wwu.edu/transfer/cc/whatcom.html Tuckman, B.W. (1965). Developmental sequence in small groups. Psychological Bulletin, 63, 384-399. We are going to focus on the first three stages hereTuckman, B.W. (1965). Developmental sequence in small groups. Psychological Bulletin, 63, 384-399. We are going to focus on the first three stages here

    6. 7 Business Foundation Courses http://admissions.wwu.edu/transfer/business/#Whatcom Whatcom Equivalent Course at WWU BA 240 Acct 240 BA 243 Acct 245 Econ 201, 202 Econ 206, 207 Math 240 DSCI 205 BA 202 Mgmt 271 Math 156 or 200 Math 157 Tuckman, B.W. (1965). Developmental sequence in small groups. Psychological Bulletin, 63, 384-399. We are going to focus on the first three stages hereTuckman, B.W. (1965). Developmental sequence in small groups. Psychological Bulletin, 63, 384-399. We are going to focus on the first three stages here

    7. After you are accepted at WWU Apply to the College of Business & Economics (and declare major) http://www.cbe.wwu.edu “Applicants who have completed the equivalent of the 7 foundation courses with at least a 2.75 GPA or who have at least a 2.50 cumulative GPA will be assured admission if space is available in the program of choice.” Tuckman, B.W. (1965). Developmental sequence in small groups. Psychological Bulletin, 63, 384-399. We are going to focus on the first three stages hereTuckman, B.W. (1965). Developmental sequence in small groups. Psychological Bulletin, 63, 384-399. We are going to focus on the first three stages here

    8. Major Status if accepted to CBE Pre-major if have not completed 7 foundation courses – assigned a faculty advisor, but can not take upper level accounting classes Provisional major if taking last of the 7 foundation courses – can register for upper level courses, but must pass foundation courses in order to take the courses “Full” major if foundation courses have been completed – start on your major courses! (This is what you want to be able to do!) Tuckman, B.W. (1965). Developmental sequence in small groups. Psychological Bulletin, 63, 384-399. We are going to focus on the first three stages hereTuckman, B.W. (1965). Developmental sequence in small groups. Psychological Bulletin, 63, 384-399. We are going to focus on the first three stages here

    9. First Quarter at Western Don’t take too many classes! “Volume and intensity of work is much greater” “Be prepared to be responsible” “More expected of you” “Meet as many people as you can” “Get involved on campus through activities”

    10. Required Business Core Principles of Finance* Organizational Behavior* Principles of Marketing* Managerial Economics* Operations Management* Business and its Environment Business Policy (“capstone course”) *Upper division courses open to non-CBE majors & CBE pre-majors if have prerequisites

    11. Required Accounting Courses Accounting Information Systems I Intermediate Accounting I Intermediate Accounting II Income Taxation I (individuals & sole proprietorships) Cost Management Financial Accounting Theory Auditing Theory and Practice Law of Commercial Transactions plus 4 senior level accounting electives

    12. Senior Level Accounting Electives (choose 4 of these) Advanced Accounting Information Systems Topics in Management Accounting Seminar in Cost Management Advanced Financial Accounting Accounting in Not-for-Profit Organizations Advanced Auditing International Accounting Income Taxation II (corporations, partnerships, & S corporations) Tax Research and Planning Environmental Accounting

    13. WWU Accounting Society Open to all WWU students interested in accounting Meets each Thursday night at 6:30pm during the academic year Guest speakers from all areas of the accounting profession If meet GPA, participation, and service requirements, can achieve membership also in Beta Alpha Psi (national honorary for financial information professionals)

    14. Accounting Society & Beta Alpha Psi Transition to the Accounting Profession Intro Night (first meeting of each quarter) Meet the Professionals Night (early Fall Quarter, in Seattle) TaxAide (volunteer income tax assistance) Tutorial Center Career Days & Summer Recruiting Activities National & Regional Beta Alpha Psi meetings Networking with alumni!

    15. Sample of Speakers Deloitte Ernst & Young KPMG PricewaterhouseCoopers Grant Thornton Moss Adams Larson Gross Clark Nuber, CPAs Clothier & Head Varner, Sytsma & Herndon Falco Sult & Co. Sweeney Conrad McGladrey & Pullen Weyerhaeuser Boeing Alpha Technologies WA State Auditor WA Department of Revenue Internal Revenue Service U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration WWU Career Services Special programs on: Developing a personal marketing plan Professional etiquette Resume workshop

    16. Professional Examinations CPA (Certified Public Accountant) (5th year requirement; [cpaboard.wa.gov]) CMA (Certified Management Accountant) [www.imanet.org] CIA (Certified Internal Auditor) [www.theiia.org] CFE (Certified Fraud Examiner) [www.cfenet.com]

    17. What Else? ACCJOB listserv (postings of internships [paid] & jobs) Junior Block (recommended sequence for junior level accounting courses) 5th year – options for additional credits MBA (one year “fast track”) Second major and/or minor (or just more credits…) Future: Master of Professional Accounting

    18. Thank You! For more information, please go to http://www.cbe.wwu.edu/acct This presentation is at: http://www.cbe.wwu.edu/hutton Please let us know if you have any questions! Zite Hutton Western Washington University Bellingham, WA 98225-9071 360-650-4889 zite.hutton@wwu.edu http://www.cbe.wwu.edu/hutton

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