What is the primary purpose or goal of the new accounting track?
The accounting track is designed to satisfy the increased academic requirements to obtain or retain licensure in the accounting profession. The scope of the accounting track provides students with greater depth and breadth than accounting courses taken at the undergraduate level. The emphasis is on adding value in accounting and related business management subjects beyond those covered in undergraduate or traditional graduate programs. Track courses address the changing role of the accountant as a consultant on cost matters in organizations and the increasing importance of information technology and e-commerce knowledge as they affect the accountant s job. Coursework includes solving problems and understanding and applying accounting principles as they relate to financial accounting and management accounting theory, the auditing process, accounting information systems, and federal income taxation. In addition, the capstone course in the track is a comprehensive review in preparation fo
