2015-2016 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
    Mar 28, 2024  
2015-2016 Undergraduate Catalog [Archived Catalog]

Accounting Minor


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Program Coordinator/Contact
Eluned Jones, Department Head
Department of Economics
Scobey Hall 138
605-688-4141
E-mail: eluned.jones@sdstate.edu
www.sdstate.edu/econ
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Program Information
The Accounting minor provides students with advanced training in accounting, including managerial, financial, cost and income tax accounting. It is recommended for students with career interests in fields such as accounting, finance, business administration, and entrepreneurship. It provides excellent preparation for graduate programs in accounting, business, and law.

Student Learning Outcomes
Graduates with a minor in Accounting will be able to:

  • Compose financial statements
  • Complete basic components of a master budget
  • Evaluate an organization’s basic financial performance

Program Requirements
A minimum GPA of 2.0 is required for the courses in the minor.

Accreditation, Certification, and Licensure
The Board of Accountancy is the regulatory body charged with administering and enforcing the South Dakota Codified Laws and Administrative Rules of South Dakota pertaining to Certified Public Accountants. Information regarding continuing education in accounting and the CPA exam can be found at its website, http://accountancy.sd.gov.

Course Delivery Format
The program offers courses on campus, with limited online coursework, usually during the summer.

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