2023-2024 Undergraduate Catalog
Accounting, B.S. / Accounting Forensics and Fraud Detection, M.S. (4+1) |
122 Credits Required for B.S. Degree in Accounting
30 Credits Required for M.S. in Accounting with Emphasis on Forensic and Fraud Detection
Refer to Accounting, B.S. for Learning Outcomes and Progression Critera
Neumann University is proud to offer a five year program which leads to both a B.S. in Accounting and a M.S. in Accounting with an emphasis on Forensics and Fraud Detection. All undergraduate students pursuing a degree in accounting are guaranteed automatic acceptance into the Master’s Program with a concentration in Forensic Accounting and Fraud Detection as long as they maintain a cumulative grade point average of a 3.0, can provide two letters of reference as well as a current resume.
The more complex the business world becomes, the more demand there is for accounting professionals. Since accounting is the language of business, the Accounting major introduces the student to the complexities of business both at the national and international level. At the same time, the Accounting major at Neumann University recognizes that a successful businessperson must be well-rounded and possess the ability to communicate proficiently in both an oral and written context. Hence, as Accounting majors prepare to pursue their chosen careers, they are introduced to a liberal arts curriculum which enables them to compete more effectively in a constantly changing business environment. To assist in this preparation, students supplement their classroom instruction with practical work experience in a variety of settings through the completion of a Cooperative Education placement in Accounting
Accounting majors have many career paths available to them. After graduation, many Accounting majors pursue a professional designation, such as Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Management Accountant (CMA), or Certified Internal Auditor (CIA). With the Five Year BS/MS Program in Accounting Option you will also be allowed to pursue a Master of Science in Accounting with emphasis on Forensics and Fraud Detection. This Master’s Degree will help enhance your career by building a broader base of knowledge in the area of fraud and forensic accounting. The degree is designed to help students apply techniques in identifying, collecting, and examining evidence, including how to identify financial statement misrepresentation, transaction reconstruction, tax evasion and cyber-crime.
Freshman Year - Fall Semester 16 Credits
- INT 101 The Neumann Experience 1 Credit
- THEO 104 Theological Foundations 3 Credits
- ENG 101 Effective College Writing 3 Credits
- MATH 102 Introductory Statistics 3 Credits
- ACT 103 Financial Accounting 3 Credits
- MKT 100 Principles of Marketing 3 Credits
Freshman Year - Spring Semester 15 Credits
- ENG 102 Academic Research and Writing 3 Credits
- THEO 104 Theological Foundations 3 Credits
- ECON 101 Introduction to Personal Finance 3 Credits
- ACT 104 Managerial Accounting 3 Credits
- Foreign Language 102 + Level Course OrMinor Course OrGeneral Elective 3 Credits
Sophomore Year - Fall Semester 15-16 Credits
- PHIL 102 Exploring Ethics 3 Credits OrScience Core with Lab 4 Credits
- MGT 100 Principles of Management 3 Credits
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- ECON 202 Firms and Markets 3 Credits
- BUS 202 Business Statistics II 3 Credits
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- BUS 250 Business Communications 3 Credits
- ACT 210 Intermediate Accounting I 3 Credits
- Foreign Language 102+ Level Course OrMinor Course OrGeneral Elective Course 3 Credits
Sophomore Year - Spring Semester 15-16 Credits
- PHIL 102 Exploring Ethics 3 Credits OrScience Core with Lab 4 Credits
- MGT 100 Principles of Management 3 Credits
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- ECON 202 Firms and Markets 3 Credits
- BUS 202 Business Statistics II 3 Credits
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- BUS 250 Business Communications 3 Credits
- ACT 211 Intermediate Accounting II 3 Credits
- Foreign Language 102+ Level Course OrFine Arts Core Course 3 Credits
Junior Year - Fall Semester 18 Credits
- CIS 220 Management Information Systems 3 Credits
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- PHIL 202 Business Ethics 3 Credits
- BUS 309 Legal Aspects of Business 3 Credits
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- BUS 321 International Business 3 Credits
- ACT 315 Advanced Accounting 3 Credits
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- ACT 405 Principles of Auditing 3 Credits
- Theo Course 200+ Level OrFine Arts Core Course OrEnglish Literature Core Course 3 Credits
- Minor Course OrGeneral Elective Course 3 Credits
- ACT 510 Fraud Examination in Society 3 Credits
Junior Year - Spring Semester 18 Credits
- CIS 220 Management Information Systems 3 Credits
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- PHIL 202 Business Ethics 3 Credits
- BUS 309 Legal Aspects of Business 3 Credits
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- BUS 321 International Business 3 Credits
- BUS 394 Internship 3 Credits
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- BUS 494 Internship 3 Credits
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- FIN 301 Principles of Financial Management 3 Credits
- ACT 320 Cost Accounting 3 Credits
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- ACT 406 Federal Taxation 3 Credits
- ACT 520 Forensic Accounting 3 Credits
- THEO Course 200 + Level Or Fine Arts Course Course or English Literature Core Course 3 Credits
Senior Year - Fall Semester - 18 Credits
- MGT 415 Production and Operations Management 3 Credits
- ACT 405 Principles of Auditing 3 Credits
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- ACT 315 Advanced Accounting 3 Credits
- BUS 394 Internship 3 Credits
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- BUS 494 Internship 3 Credits
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- FIN 301 Principles of Financial Management 3 Credits
- General Electives 6 Credits
- ACT 540 Computer Forensics 3 Credits
Senior Year - Spring Semester - 18 Credits
- ACT 320 Cost Accounting 3 Credits
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- ACT 406 Federal Taxation 3 Credits
- BUS 394 Internship 3 Credits
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- BUS 494 Internship 3 Credits
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- BUS 309 Legal Aspects of Business 3 Credits
- ACT 460 Senior Seminar 3 Credits
- ACT 480 Financial Statement Analysis and Fraud 3 Credits
- ACT 580 Financail Statement Analysis 3 Credits
- Minor Courses Or General Electvies 3 Credits
Graduate- Summer 6 Credits
- ACT 530 White Collar Crime 3 Credits
- ACT 560 Ethics of Forensic Acconting 3 Credits