Accounting Major: Course Sequence

The following list of courses is the recommended course sequence for students seeking a Bachelor of Science in accounting. It’s recommended that students speak with their accounting faculty adviser to establish a course sequence which provides ample time for additional courses, professional work experiences and ensures a timely graduation. In addition to courses within the accounting major, Eastern requires the completion of various Liberal Arts Core (LAC) foundation courses. Transfer Students with more than 30 credits should consult with the Accounting Program Coordinator as early as possible.

First Year

LAC T1M LAC T1M course – Mathematics - 3 credits
LAC T1W College Writing - 3 credits
LAC T1HW Health & Wellness - 3 credits
LAC T1FY First Year Experience - 3 credits
ECO 200 Principles of Macroeconomics - 3 credits
ECO 201 Principles of Microeconomics - 0-3 credits
ECO 215 Statistics for Business and Economics - 0-3 credits
LAC Other Tier 1 or Tier 2 categories - 6-12 credits
Total - 30 credits

Second Year

ECO 201 Principles of Microeconomics - 0-3 credits
ECO 215 Statistics for Business and Economics - 0-3 credits
BUS 201 Principles of Management - 3 credits
ACC 201 Principles of Accounting - 3 credits
ACC 301 Intermediate Accounting I - 3 credits
BUS 245 Business Finance - 3 credits
BUS 250 Business Law I - 3 credits
BUS 225 Principles of Marketing - 0-3 credits
LAC Other Tier 1 or Tier 2 categories - 6-15 credits
Minor Courses or Electives - 0-6 credits
Total - 30 credits

Third Year

ACC 302 Intermediate Accounting II - 3 credits
ACC 303 Intermediate Accounting III - 3 credits
ACC 310 Cost Accounting Systems - 3 credits
ACC 311 Advanced Managerial Accounting - 3 credits
BUS 225 Principles of Marketing - 0-3 credits
BUS 300 Business Law II - 3 credits
LAC Other Tier 1 or Tier 2 categories - 6-15 credits
LAC Tier 3 Capstone Independent Inquiry - 3 credits
Accounting Major Electives - 3-6 credits
Minor Courses or Electives - 3-6 credits
Total - 30 credits

Fourth Year

ACC 410 Advanced Financial Accounting - 3 credits
ACC 411 Contemporary Issues in Accounting - 3 credits
ACC 412 Auditing - 3 credits
ACC 416 Federal Individual Taxation - 3 credits
ACC 420 Accounting Info. Technology & Business Solutions - 3 credits
Accounting Major Electives - 0-18 credits
Minor Courses or Electives - 0-18 credits
Total - 30 credits