Accounting (BS)
Bachelor of Science in Accounting
Most states now require 150 semester hours of education to become a Certified Public Accountant (CPA). The State of Michigan allows candidates for the CPA to take the exam after completing a bachelor’s degree with appropriate courses. The Cornerstone University B.S. degree with a major in accounting will meet those requirements, although candidates will need to complete the 150 semester hours and experience requirements before being granted the CPA Certificate in Michigan. Most Cornerstone University graduates in accounting will pursue a master’s degree in a related field to meet the 150-hour requirement. Some states require that the 150 hours be completed before taking the exam. In addition, students will be equipped to implement redemptive business activity by deploying innovation and design principles.
Cornerstone Core Requirements
Major Requirements
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| ACC-221 | ACCOUNTING I | 3 |
| ACC-222 | ACCOUNTING II | 3 |
| ACC-321 | INTERMEDIATE ACCOUNTNG I | 3 |
| ACC-322 | INTERMEDIATE ACCOUNTING II | 3 |
| ACC-327 | TAXATION | 3 |
| ACC-331 | COST ACCOUNTING | 3 |
| ACC-332 | ACCOUNTING INFORMATION SYSTEMS | 3 |
| ACC-380 | INTERNSHIP | 3 |
| or ACC-381 | ACCOUNTING FIELD EXPERIENCE | |
| ACC-421 | ADVANCED ACCOUNTING | 3 |
| ACC-423 | AUDITING | 3 |
| BUS-115 | BUSINESS TECHNOLOGY & CAREER SYSTEMS | 3 |
| BUS-211 | BUSINESS STATISTICS | 3 |
| BUS-241 | PERSONAL FINANCE | 3 |
| ECN-231 | PRINCIPLES OF MACROECONOMICS | 3 |
| FIN-341 | PRINCIPLES OF FINANCE | 3 |
| MGT-231 | PRIN OF MANAGEMENT | 3 |
| MKT-251 | PRINCIPLES OF MARKETING | 3 |
| MGT-432 | CAPSTONE SEMINAR: STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT | 3 |
| Total Hours | 54 | |
Required Innovation & Design Minor
The Business Accounting Major requires for students to also take the Innovation & Design Minor, please see the minor page by clicking on the link above.