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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 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