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Bachelor of Science Accounting
Bachelor of ScienceBachelor of Science Accounting
Peirce College
Peirce College's ACBSP-accredited Bachelor of Science in Accounting degree program will prepare students for employment in accounting firms, businesses, nonprofits, and government. Technical competence and critical thinking skills obtained in this program can lead to a challenging and exciting career in public or private accounting. Graduates from this accounting major will be well prepared for graduate study in accounting, business, and finance.
Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this program, graduates will be able to: Apply generally accepted accounting principles in preparing financial statements for use in business decision making, integrate knowledge of accounting with information technology in the development of financial decisions, apply appropriate research methods to the analysis of accounting and financial issues and communicate recommendations, Work in teams to complete projects and solve problems, assess ethical issues in economic competition and organizational management, and make recommendations for resolutions.
Program Credit Requirements
The table below provides the requirements to complete this program. If you have an account and have created a Portfolio,
the table includes the "Applied Credits" column. This column shows how the credits you earned based on the experiences
you entered may be applied to satisfy these requirements. You can find schools where you can take courses that will
transfer and apply to this degree using the Where Can I Find An Equivalent Course feature in the Transfer Tools menu.
Please note that some courses may count towards more than one requirement such as meeting a general education requirement and a major specific requirement. The course will be listed under the first matching requirement. Please contact the institution with questions.
Please note that some courses may count towards more than one requirement such as meeting a general education requirement and a major specific requirement. The course will be listed under the first matching requirement. Please contact the institution with questions.
The program map provided below is an estimate based on courses identified as a result of reviewing your portfolio
and the requirements for the selected program.
A formal determination of credits awarded for your prior learning and their applicability to the degree requirements can only be made by the institution. The formal determination and resulting map may reflect higher or lower number of credits to be completed to achieve this program.
A formal determination of credits awarded for your prior learning and their applicability to the degree requirements can only be made by the institution. The formal determination and resulting map may reflect higher or lower number of credits to be completed to achieve this program.
Requirements
Required Credits
Bachelor of Science Accounting
121
BS Accounting
121
This requires a minimum GPA of 2
AND
Transfer credits will be evaluated, and as applicable, up to 90 credits may be applied to this program.
BS Accounting CORE
45
Application Software Fund
3
Complete courses from the following Course:
AND
A minimum grade of C must be earned for courses in this requirement.
Effective Speech Comm
3
Complete courses from the following Course:
AND
A minimum grade of C must be earned for courses in this requirement.
Practical Reasoning
3
Complete courses from the following Course:
Rule Notes
Rule Notes:
Prereq: BIS111, ENG103, HUM102, COM112 and MAT 101 or MAT 102
AND
A minimum grade of C must be earned for courses in this requirement.
Rule Notes
Rule Notes:
Prereq: BIS111, ENG103, HUM102, COM112 and MAT 101 or MAT 102
Macroeconomics
3
Complete courses from the following Course:
AND
A minimum grade of C must be earned for courses in this requirement.
Microeconomics
3
Complete courses from the following Course:
AND
A minimum grade of C must be earned for courses in this requirement.
English Composition
3
Complete courses from the following Course:
Rule Notes
Rule Notes:
Prereq: ENG 010 or placement into college-level English
AND
A minimum grade of C must be earned for courses in this requirement.
Rule Notes
Rule Notes:
Prereq: ENG 010 or placement into college-level English
Rhetoric and Research
3
Complete courses from the following Course:
Rule Notes
Rule Notes:
Prereq: ENG 101
AND
A minimum grade of C must be earned for courses in this requirement.
Rule Notes
Rule Notes:
Prereq: ENG 101
Introduction to Ethics
3
Complete courses from the following Course:
Rule Notes
Rule Notes:
Prereq: ENG 103
AND
A minimum grade of C must be earned for courses in this requirement.
Rule Notes
Rule Notes:
Prereq: ENG 103
Intro to College Math
3
Complete courses from the following Course:
Rule Notes
Rule Notes:
Prereq: A grade of C or above in MAT 010 or placement into college-level mathematics.
AND
A minimum grade of C must be earned for courses in this requirement.
Rule Notes
Rule Notes:
Prereq: A grade of C or above in MAT 010 or placement into college-level mathematics.
College Algebra
3
Complete courses from the following Course:
Rule Notes
Rule Notes:
Prereq: MAT 101
AND
A minimum grade of C must be earned for courses in this requirement.
Rule Notes
Rule Notes:
Prereq: MAT 101
Statistics I
3
Complete courses from the following Course:
Rule Notes
Rule Notes:
Prereq: MAT 102
AND
A minimum grade of C must be earned for courses in this requirement.
Rule Notes
Rule Notes:
Prereq: MAT 102
HUM/HIS CORE
3
Complete the following
Use the following rules
Complete courses from the following Subject list:
AND
Complete the following
Use the following rules
A minimum grade of C must be earned for courses in this requirement.
OR
A minimum grade of C must be earned for courses in this requirement.
AND
A minimum grade of C must be earned for courses in this requirement.
SCI CORE
6
Complete courses from the following Subject:
AND
A minimum grade of C must be earned for courses in this requirement.
GEN ED CORE
3
Complete courses from the following Subject list:
AND
A minimum grade of C must be earned for courses in this requirement.
BS in Accounting Requirements
48
Accounting Principles I
3
Complete courses from the following Course:
Rule Notes
Rule Notes:
Prereq: Completion of a college-level math course with a grade of C or above
AND
A minimum grade of C must be earned for courses in this requirement.
Rule Notes
Rule Notes:
Prereq: Completion of a college-level math course with a grade of C or above
Financial Accounting
3
Complete courses from the following Course:
Rule Notes
Rule Notes:
Prereq: ACC 101
AND
A minimum grade of C must be earned for courses in this requirement.
Rule Notes
Rule Notes:
Prereq: ACC 101
Interm Accounting I
3
Complete courses from the following Course:
Rule Notes
Rule Notes:
Prereq: ACC 201
AND
A minimum grade of C must be earned for courses in this requirement.
Rule Notes
Rule Notes:
Prereq: ACC 201
Interm Accounting II
3
Complete courses from the following Course:
Rule Notes
Rule Notes:
Prereq: ACC 203
AND
A minimum grade of C must be earned for courses in this requirement.
Rule Notes
Rule Notes:
Prereq: ACC 203
Managerial Accounting
3
Complete courses from the following Course:
Rule Notes
Rule Notes:
Prereq: ACC 201
AND
A minimum grade of C must be earned for courses in this requirement.
Rule Notes
Rule Notes:
Prereq: ACC 201
Auditing
3
Complete courses from the following Course:
Rule Notes
Rule Notes:
Prereq: ACC 204
AND
A minimum grade of C must be earned for courses in this requirement.
Rule Notes
Rule Notes:
Prereq: ACC 204
Taxation
3
Complete courses from the following Course:
Rule Notes
Rule Notes:
Prereq: ACC 204
AND
A minimum grade of C must be earned for courses in this requirement.
Rule Notes
Rule Notes:
Prereq: ACC 204
Accounting Capstone
3
Complete courses from the following Course:
Rule Notes
Rule Notes:
Prereq: ACC 204
AND
A minimum grade of C must be earned for courses in this requirement.
Rule Notes
Rule Notes:
Prereq: ACC 204
Introduction to Business
3
Complete courses from the following Course:
Rule Notes
Rule Notes:
Prereq: ENG103 or concrrently enrolled
AND
A minimum grade of C must be earned for courses in this requirement.
Rule Notes
Rule Notes:
Prereq: ENG103 or concrrently enrolled
Global Dimensions in Bus
3
Complete courses from the following Course:
Rule Notes
Rule Notes:
Prereq: BUS100
AND
A minimum grade of C must be earned for courses in this requirement.
Rule Notes
Rule Notes:
Prereq: BUS100
Intro to Finance
3
Complete courses from the following Course:
Rule Notes
Rule Notes:
Prereq: ACC201
AND
A minimum grade of C must be earned for courses in this requirement.
Rule Notes
Rule Notes:
Prereq: ACC201
Financial Analysis
3
Complete courses from the following Course:
Rule Notes
Rule Notes:
Prereq: FIN201
AND
A minimum grade of C must be earned for courses in this requirement.
Rule Notes
Rule Notes:
Prereq: FIN201
Business Law
3
Complete courses from the following Course:
AND
A minimum grade of C must be earned for courses in this requirement.
Applied Mgmt Concepts
3
Complete courses from the following Course:
Rule Notes
Rule Notes:
Prereq: BUS 100
AND
A minimum grade of C must be earned for courses in this requirement.
Rule Notes
Rule Notes:
Prereq: BUS 100
Ethical Leadership
3
Complete courses from the following Course:
Rule Notes
Rule Notes:
Prereq: MGT210 or BUS250
AND
A minimum grade of C must be earned for courses in this requirement.
Rule Notes
Rule Notes:
Prereq: MGT210 or BUS250
Intro to Marketing
3
Complete courses from the following Course:
AND
A minimum grade of C must be earned for courses in this requirement.
PRC100/PRC101 & Electives
28
PRC100/PRC101
3
Earn 3 credits: Complete the following
Earn 3 credits: Use the following rules
Complete the following
Use the following rules
Complete courses from the following Course:
Rule Notes
Rule Notes:
Course completed by any student who has transferred to Peirce with fewer than 15 College-level credits
AND
A minimum grade of C must be earned for courses in this requirement.
Rule Notes
Rule Notes:
Course completed by any student who has transferred to Peirce with fewer than 15 College-level credits
OR
Complete courses from the following Course:
Rule Notes
Rule Notes:
Course completed by any student who has transferred or returned to Peirce with 15 or more College-level credits
Elective Courses
27
complete any available course
Rule Notes
Rule Notes:
Recommended: ACC 401, ACC 410, MGT 404, ACC 303, MGT 405. Any Course can be taken
AND
A minimum grade of C must be earned for courses in this requirement.
Rule Notes
Rule Notes:
Recommended: ACC 401, ACC 410, MGT 404, ACC 303, MGT 405. Any Course can be taken
Program Overview & Guidance
Program Web Page
peirce.edu/degrees-programs/undergraduate/business/accounting
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What If I Have An Associate Degree Or Credit For Prior Learning?
| Transfer Guidance Element | What You Need to Know |
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| Associate Transfer Degree Completion | Completion of Associate Degree Concurrent with High School |
| Credit for Prior Learning | Yes. Students can earn credit for college-level knowledge acquired outside the classroom, including professional and military training, credit-by-exam, professional certifications and licenses, as well as college courses. |
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College Level Information
Number of Transfer Students
268
Percent of Accepted Transfer Students
100% of transfer students werre accepted as we are an open admission school.
| College Fit Guidance | What You Need to Know |
|---|---|
| Is This College Right For Me? | Peirce College understands the needs of adults better than any other college or university in Philadelphia. Our advisors, counselors and faculty take the time to know you and understand your unique needs and goals so we can help you finish your degree, advance your career and transform your life. |
| Transfer Student Catalog Year | Catalog year determined by first semester of attendance |
| First Year Student Catalog Year | Catalog year determined by first semester of attendance |
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Careers Where This Degree Applies
| O*Net Code | Name | Description | Parent |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13-2011.00 | Accountants and Auditors | Examine, analyze, and interpret accounting records to prepare financial statements, give advice, or audit and evaluate statements prepared by others. Install or advise on systems of recording costs or other financial and budgetary data. | Business and Financial Operations Occupations |
| 13-2022.00 | Appraisers of Personal and Business Property | Appraise and estimate the fair value of tangible personal or business property, such as jewelry, art, antiques, collectibles, and equipment. May also appraise land. | Business and Financial Operations Occupations |
| 13-2031.00 | Budget Analysts | Examine budget estimates for completeness, accuracy, and conformance with procedures and regulations. Analyze budgeting and accounting reports. | Business and Financial Operations Occupations |
| 25-1011.00 | Business Teachers, Postsecondary | Teach courses in business administration and management, such as accounting, finance, human resources, labor and industrial relations, marketing, and operations research. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research. | Educational Instruction and Library Occupations |
| 13-2041.00 | Credit Analysts | Analyze credit data and financial statements of individuals or firms to determine the degree of risk involved in extending credit or lending money. Prepare reports with credit information for use in decisionmaking. | Business and Financial Operations Occupations |
| 13-2061.00 | Financial Examiners | Enforce or ensure compliance with laws and regulations governing financial and securities institutions and financial and real estate transactions. May examine, verify, or authenticate records. | Business and Financial Operations Occupations |
| 13-2054.00 | Financial Risk Specialists | Analyze and measure exposure to credit and market risk threatening the assets, earning capacity, or economic state of an organization. May make recommendations to limit risk. | Business and Financial Operations Occupations |
| 13-2081.00 | Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents | Determine tax liability or collect taxes from individuals or business firms according to prescribed laws and regulations. | Business and Financial Operations Occupations |
| 13-2082.00 | Tax Preparers | Prepare tax returns for individuals or small businesses. | Business and Financial Operations Occupations |