Concentration in Accounting
The Accounting faculty at UW-Parkside is committed to the full potential of their students. Courses offered in financial accounting, cost and managerial accounting, auditing and taxation, provide students with a solid knowledge base as well as strong quantitative skills that are necessary in leading a successful career in the Accounting profession. Faculty provides ongoing support and guidance for students developing academic plans, as well as, pursuing professional designations and certifications. Completion of the Business major with the Accounting concentration is a comprehensive program that enables students to gain a competitive edge in today’s modern job market.
- What is Accounting?
- Career Opportunities in Accounting
- Accounting Concentration Requirements
- Coursework Required of All Business Majors
- Accreditation
- Scholarships, Grants, and Financial Aid
- Accounting Faculty
- Additional Resources
- Need More Information?
What is Accounting?
Often described as “the language of business” accounting is the effective management of the financial affairs of a business entity. The three main fields of accounting are public, private, and governmental accounting. The accountant's role in society has evolved from a mere record keeper to that of a fundamental member of the financial strategic team. The skills learned as an accounting major at the University of Wisconsin-Parkside give students the opportunity to specialize in auditing, tax, consulting, accounting information systems or other emerging areas of accounting. The global demand for qualified accounting professionals is at its peak and the work accountants perform has never been more varied.
Career Opportunities in Accounting
The dynamic field of accounting provides students with various job opportunities within the field. Whether you choose a career in public, private, or governmental accounting, a degree in accounting will provide you with a career that is intellectually stimulating and interesting. Within private accounting students can pursue a career in either the manufacturing or service sectors. Students interested in public accounting can choose to work for larger international firms or smaller regional firms; and students in governmental accounting can work within state or federal governmental agencies. Our accounting majors have many internship opportunities that help prepare them for work in virtually any area of business allowing them the luxury of career mobility. Employers want to hire quality personnel and they often hire accounting majors because of their dedication to excellence and hard work. A career in accounting can be both intellectually and financially rewarding. Although most prospective employers do not require the professional Certified Public Accountant designation, it is generally preferred and employers frequently offer incentives for successful completion of the Uniform Certified Public Accountant Examination. Recruiters visit our campus each year and the School of Business & Technology invites prospective employers to participate in various job fairs throughout the year.
Accounting Concentration Requirements
The concentration consists of 24 credits beyond the business fundamental and core courses required by all business majors. (2009-11 Catalog Guidesheet)
Requirements:
ACCT 301 Intermediate Accounting I
ACCT 302 Intermediate Accounting II
ACCT 305 Individual Taxation
ACCT 306 Business Taxation
ACCT 400 Accounting Theory
ACCT 403 Advanced Cost Accounting
ACCT 404 Auditing
BUS 372 Business Law
Coursework Required of all Business Majors
A. Fundamental Preparation Courses (16 credits) (C or Better Required)
ECON 120 Principles of Microeconomics (3 cr)
ECON 121 Principles of Macroeconomics (3 cr)
MATH 112 College Algebra II (4 cr)
COMM 105 Public Speaking (3 cr)
Advanced Writing (3 cr) - Select from:
ENGL 201 Advanced Composition (3 cr)
ENGL 202 Technical Writing (3 cr)
ENGL 204 Writing for Business and Industry (3 cr)
B. Business Preparation Courses (15 credits) (C or Better Required)
ACCT 201 Financial Accounting (3 cr)
ACCT 202 Managerial Cost Accounting (3 cr)
BUS 272 Legal Environment of Business (3 cr)
QM 210 Business Statistics I (3 cr)
QM 310 Business Statistics II (3 cr)
C. Business Foundation Core (21 credits)
QM 319 Operations Management Principles (3 cr)
MIS 320 Management Information Systems (3 cr)
FIN 330 Managerial Finance (3 cr)
MGT 349 Organizational Behavior (3 cr)
MKT 350 Marketing Principles (3 cr)
BUS 495 Strategic Management (3 cr)
HRM 343 Human Resource Management* (3 cr)
* HRM 343 is a requirement for concentrations in general business, and human resource management. It is not a requirement accounting, finance and marketing.
Accreditation
The UW-Parkside School of Business & Technology is an AACSB (The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business) accredited business school as well as the only AACSB International accredited business program based in Kenosha, Racine, and Lake (IL) counties.
Scholarships, Grants, and Financial Aid
There are various scholarships and grants available to accounting students. Scholarships and grants are offered at the department and university level as well as from independent sources. Financial Aid is also available to students, for more information contact the Office of Financial Aid for the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Start by clicking on Apply for Aid Now and select the appropriate year. Click on FAQs for more information on the Financial Aid process. Alternatively, you may contact the office directly at (262) 595-2574 or finaid@uwp.edu.
Accounting Faculty
Area of Expertise: Mr. Cholak is a lecturer in accounting, business law, and real estate. He is also a practicing attorney with the firm of O'Connor, Alia & Mcternan S.C. in Kenosha, specializing in business and real estate law, and co-owner of Cove Realty LLC/Cove Custom Homes LLC, a company focusing on the sale and construction of residential housing. Mike previously worked for Snap-on Incorporated in Kenosha as a senior internal auditor, international financial analyst, manager of accounting services, and manager of financial planning; Ernst & Young in Milwaukee as a tax consultant; and Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Wisconsin as an auditor. Professional Activities: Mike is a member of the State Bar of Wisconsin, AICPA, WICPA, Wisconsin Realtors Association, and National Association of Realtors. |
Area of Expertise: Mr. Determan has worked for the Department of Revenue for the states of Wisconsin and Indiana. As an auditor, he has worked in auditing of large multi-state corporations with varying apportionment applications. He has also worked as a State Tax Manager for Coopers & Lybrand in Chicago, IL, where he provided consulting and compliance for large organizations in relation to state tax applications. Presently, he operates an accounting and consulting firm which provides services to clients in the Racine, Kenosha and Milwaukee areas. Mr. Determan currently teaches courses in Managerial Accounting at undergraduate and MBA levels, financial accounting, personal financial planning, and advanced cost. In the past, he has also taught individual and corporate tax. At Cardinal Stritch University, his Capstone Research Project focused on the accounting profession and ethics. This project analyzed some of the reasons employees and organizations become entangled in ethics violations. Professional Activities: Mr. Determan’s has been active in the Racine-Kenosha CPA Discussion Group and the Racine-Kenosha Accountants Discussion Group not only as a participating member, but also as its Chairman, Board Member, and representative on the Legislative Committee. He is also a member of Wisconsin Institute of Certified Pubic Accountants and has served as Director for the Southeast Chapter. In the past, he has conducted seminars in ethics and malpractice, small business tax and accounting for non-accountants. As a volunteer for the Racine Area United Way he had served as a Financial Advisor participating on the Audit Review Subcommittee; Equipment Subcommittee; Budget and Agency Relations Committee, and Agency Panels. |
Area of Expertise: Professor Annie Li specializes in corporate governance and ownership structure in East Asia, international accounting and financial reporting issues. Her primary research interest focuses on examining the accounting quality of Hong Kong and Asian companies. Annie's research interest extends to institutional evolvement in China after 1978 and professional ethics in the U.S. and U.K. Professional Activities: Prof. Li was a research fellow at the Center for Corporate Governance and Financial Policy, Hong Kong Baptist University before joining UW. Annie's research has appeared in Journal of Business Ethics, Hong Kong Economic Journal and The Company Lawyer International. She has also produced a number of conference papers and was invited by Peking U, Lancaster U, USC Leventhal and SUNY to present her research topics. Her co-authored book on Corporate Governance in China: A Critical Analysis was widely cited by a good number of Asian financial media, professional journals and The Chamber of Hong Kong Listed Companies. Prior to studying for her PhD, Annie worked in the Financial Advisory Services department and Auditing department of KPMG Peat Marwick. She also had two years' corporate finance experience with New Oriental Education & Technology Group Inc., a NYSE listed educational company. |
Area of Expertise: Professor Wang specializes in financial accounting and international accounting. He currently teaches financial accounting. His primary research interest is assessing the reporting quality of U.S. and foreign companies. Professional Activities: Professor Wang has presented his research in numerous international, national, and regional academic and professional conferences on issues such as reporting quality, accountants' legal liability reform, environmental accounting, and international accounting harmonization. Dr. Wang's latest publications dealt with a wide variety of accounting topics such the integration of environmental performance into strategic capital decisions, assessment of corporate reporting quality, and modeling of corporate voluntary disclosure behavior. Dr. Wang also has international business experience in Asian Pacific countries and is actively seeking to help local businesses to export their products to Asian countries. |
Area of Expertise: Professor Zameeruddin specializes in business law, financial accounting, and international taxation. She was admitted to the bar in Illinois and has her LLM in Taxation. Professional Activities: Professor Zameeruddin teaches undergraduate courses in business law and graduate classes in tax valuations. Professor Zameeruddin has most recently published articles in the Journal of Accountancy and is presently working on research regarding Financial Accounting Standards 142 and 160.
Additional Resources
Need More Information?For additional information on the Accounting Concentration or a career in accounting please contact us at (262) 595-2280, or email us at Business Department.
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