B.S. in Accounting & Public Accounting
Otterbein鈥檚 Accounting Program: Building Future Business Leaders
9i果冻制作厂鈥檚 accounting program goes beyond traditional education. It produces globally aware, ethically sensitive, and technologically proficient graduates. As a result, our students think critically, communicate effectively, and understand business at a deep level. Moreover, our Accounting Program blends technical knowledge with a strong liberal arts foundation, ensuring students graduate with the skills and qualities employers seek. 9i果冻制作厂accountants are known for their technical competence, personal engagement, high motivation, ethical standards, and readiness to launch successful careers.
Comprehensive Skill Development for Career Readiness
Otterbein鈥檚 accounting program not only develops students鈥� technical and analytical skills but also enhances their global perspective. Consequently, our students learn to communicate business information effectively to a wide range of stakeholders. Furthermore, this holistic approach to education ensures that graduates are well-prepared to navigate complex business environments with confidence.
Flexible Degree Options: Four-Year and Five-Year Programs
In addition to our robust curriculum, 9i果冻制作厂offers both four-year and five-year degree options. The five-year degree, in particular, qualifies students to sit for the CPA examination upon graduation. Therefore, students who choose this path gain a significant advantage when entering the accounting profession.
- Course Catalog
- Degree Requirements – Accounting
- Degree Requirements – Public Accounting
- Programs in BAE
- BAE Department
Why Choose Otterbein?
9i果冻制作厂believes that a well-rounded liberal arts education, combined with the technical skills of an accounting major, best equips students to maximize their career and personal potential. In fact, our curriculum emphasizes social and communication skills, including reading, writing, listening, and speaking. Additionally, students engage in classroom discussions, compose business documents, participate in team activities, deliver oral reports, and complete diverse assignments.
Building Confidence Through Active Learning
Moreover, students receive ongoing encouragement and coaching, which significantly strengthens their skill development and boosts self-assessment and confidence. Ultimately, this nurturing environment not only prepares students academically but also empowers them to thrive professionally and personally.
Choose Otterbein鈥檚 accounting program for an education that offers more than just a degree鈥攊t鈥檚 a pathway to becoming a well-rounded, highly competent professional.
ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT
9i果冻制作厂BAE department has the most dedicated faculty on campus and are committed to working closely with students in the classroom and through personal advising relationships. The department is committed to preparing students to become competent, self-directed professionals. The content presented in each of the courses throughout my time at 9i果冻制作厂ensured I was well prepared and qualified to sit for the CPA examination. Without a doubt, my education and experience I gained while at 9i果冻制作厂prepared me to quickly become a valuable asset for my employer.
Julie Didinger, CPA 鈥�19
Accounting
Senior Accountant at Julian & Grube, Ohio Accounting & Auditing Services
| Student Learning Outcomes | University Learning Goals (KMERI*) |
| Goal 1: Students will develop broad competencies in financial accounting theory and principles. | |
| Students will explain and apply Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) to a broad range of industries and contrast GAAP to International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS). | Knowledgeable |
| 1. Students will understand the legal and regulatory environment in which businesses and accounting firms operate. | Knowledgeable, Responsible |
| 2. Explain and demonstrate the impact of financial reporting in a capitalistic society and how accounting facilitates the efficient deployment of capital. | Multi-literate |
| 3. Apply the ethical standards that guide accounting profession and be aware of the impact and consequences of ethical lapses. | Responsible |
| 4. Develop the skills, competencies, and professional orientation that support the life-long learning that is essential for the students鈥� career in a knowledge-based profession. | Multi-literate, Inquisitive |
| 5. Students will qualify for a variety of needed professional certifications such as the CPA (Certified Public Accountant). | Knowledgeable |
| Goal 2: Students will understand how Managerial Accounting systems provide information and feedback that is needed to effectively plan and control company operations and make good business decisions. | |
| 1. Students will be able to design and utilize Accounting Information Systems that facilitate quality managerial decisions | Knowledgeable |
| 2. Students will use managerial accounting information for quantitative decision-making and contrast it with qualitative decision-making. | Knowledgeable, Engaged, Responsible |
| 3. Students will enhance their communication skills including being able to present and defend views through formal and informal presentation. | Multi-literate, Inquisitive |
| 4. Students will qualify for a variety of needed professional certifications such as the CMA (Certified Management Accountant). | Knowledgeable |
| Goal 3: Students will understand the necessity of Auditing and Forensics and utilize General Accepted Auditing Standards and investigative techniques. | |
| 1. Students will be able to apply audit procedures to various transactions, transaction cycles and accounts of entities using Generally Accepted Audit Standards. | Knowledgeable |
| 2. Students will be able to define the fraud triangle and the behavior that leads to various white collar crimes. | Knowledgeable, Multi-literate |
| 3. Students will become familiar with the broad regulatory structure in capital markets, including the role of the Securities Exchange Commission (SEC), the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB), the states鈥� Boards of Accountancy, the American Institute of CPA鈥檚 (AICPA) and investigative agencies of the government (FBI, US Attorney General, Inspector General, etc.). | Knowledgeable, Responsible |
| 4. Learn the ethics and professional conduct codes and legal responsibilities that accountants have in business to society. | Multi-literate, Engaged, Responsible |
| 5. Students will qualify for a variety of needed professional certifications and licensure requirements such as the CPA (Certified Public Accountant) and CFE (Certified Fraud Examiner). | Knowledgeable |
| Goal 4: Students will demonstrate an understanding of the concepts of taxation and governmental accounting. | |
| 1. Students will apply their knowledge of tax law in the preparation of individuals鈥� tax returns. | Knowledgeable, Engaged |
| 2. Students will demonstrate a proficiency in performing tax research through their familiarity with the IRS code. | Knowledgeable |
| 3. Students will use their knowledge of the fundamentals of accounting for nonprofit and government organizations to prepare and analyze various governmental financial reports. | Multi-literate, Inquisitive |
| 4. Students will differentiate business versus governmental reporting, with focus on fund accounting, including general and revenue funds, debt service funds, capital project funds, internal service funds, enterprise and fiduciary funds. | Knowledgeable, Responsible, Inquisitive |
| 5. Students will gain a proficiency in management controls, financial reporting, budgeting and controlling operations, cost determination, strategic planning, program analysis, measurement of output, reporting on performance, full-accrual and modified-accrual accounting, tax levies, auditing, and preparation of government financial statements. | Knowledgeable, Multi-literate, Responsible |
*NOTE:听KMERI refers to Otterbein's learning goals. It stands for听Knowledgeable,听Multi-literate,听Engaged,听Responsible, and听Inquisitive. To learn more about KMERI,听visit our听University Learning Goals page.