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Accounting Minor

Hours - 18 Credit Hours
Effective Sep. 2023
Last Revision 4/11/2023
Faculty Unit Assignment: Faculty of Business & Government
Sponsoring Program: Accounting
Holokai Category: Professional Studies

Program Requirements


You must receive a B-or better in ACCT 201 and ACCT 203.

Required — 12 Credits

Take all of the following:

Course Number Title Semesters Offered Credit Hours Prerequisites
ACCT 186 Introduction to Financial Computing F, W 3.0
ACCT 201 Introduction to Financial Accounting F, W, S 3.0
ACCT 203 Introduction to Managerial Accounting F, W, S 3.0 ACCT 186 and ACCT 201 (w/C- or better for BUSM majors and B- or better for ACCT majors)
ACCT 301 Intermediate Accounting I F, W 3.0 ACCT 201 & ACCT 203 (both w/B- or better), ECON 200 w/C- or better
ACCT 302 Intermediate Accounting II W, S 3.0 ACCT 301 w/C- or better


Electives — 6 Credits

Select two classes from the following:

Course Number Title Semesters Offered Credit Hours Prerequisites
ACCT 312 Managerial Accounting F, S 3.0 ACCT 201 AND 203, both w/B- or better; MATH 121, and ECON 200, both w/C- or better
ACCT 321 Federal Taxation I W 3.0 ACCT 301 w/C- or better
ACCT 356 Accounting Information Systems F, W 3.0 ACCT 301 w/C- or better
ACCT 365 Auditing W, S 3.0 ACCT 302 and 356 both w/C- or better


    Additional Program Requirements

    All passing grades will be accepted in fulfilling minor or certificate requirements unless specifically stated on the requirement sheet.


    Program Learning Outcomes

    Upon completing a minor in accounting, students will:

    • Demonstrate competence in core accounting knowledge and general business principles.
    • Communicate proficiently in accounting situations.
    • Demonstrate proficiency in accounting standards and regulations including professional ethics.
    • Work effectively with others in using critical thinking skills to solve accounting-related problems.
    • Demonstrate proficiency in using technology in accounting contexts.
    • Learn independently and understand the importance of continuous learning.