Accounting, BS
CBU accounting majors receive a foundation in economics, finance, business law, ethics and — of course — accounting, all with a decidedly Christian worldview.
Program Intro
Accountants help people and businesses thrive by crunching numbers and advising their clients on how to be more profitable. CBU's accounting coursework provides students with the skills for a successful career and the knowledge necessary to successfully complete the CPA and CMA exams. The stability of an accounting career can be an asset in today’s not-so-reliable job market.
Why Study Accounting at CBU?
Receive personal attention from faculty
Accounting professors strive to know each student individually. They have years of practical experience in the industry and use real-life accounting issues in the classroom. Our “hands on” approach means students perform the analysis and work that would be expected in the business environment.
Join a community of accountants
Students can join the on-campus Accounting Society or the state-wide California Society of CPAs to not only enjoy a fun social experience with other like-minded people but to learn networking, recruiting and business skills.
Become part of a legacy of professionals
Some of the highly respected firms that have actively recruited and hired our graduates include the “Big Four” — Ernst & Young, Deloitte & Touche, KPMG and PwC—as well as several mid-sized regional and local CPA firms. CPA firms who have hired our students state that they are better prepared for the workplace than those from other institutions throughout Southern California.
What You'll Learn
- Identify and describe key theories and practices in the areas of accounting, finance,
marketing, management, economics, and business law.
- Apply knowledge and principles to business scenarios in the areas of accounting, finance,
marketing, management, and economics.
- Use critical thinking to identify issues, collect and examine information, evaluate
evidence, and draw conclusions.
- Use creative thinking to synthesize ideas and expertise, and take appropriate risk
in developing innovative approaches to address business problems.
- Integrate knowledge and values from various disciplines and transfer skills to the
workplace.
- Communicate in writing to a targeted audience with clarity, appropriate tone, proper
mechanics, and relevant content.
- Orally present a message with confidence, effective voice inflection, clarity, and appropriate visual aids.
Program Details
ACC 330: Governmental and Nonprofit Accounting
Covers municipal, school, university, hospital, church, and other forms of governmental and nonprofit organizational accounting.
ACC 470: Auditing
A study of the attest function performed by independent public accountants. Various techniques are used to study auditing concepts and practices.
ACC 480: Accounting Ethics
This course focuses on the ethical and professional responsibilities of CPAs in public and private practice.
Julie Browning, Ph.D.
Professor of Accounting
Office Phone: 951-343-4790
E-mail: jbrowning@calbaptist.edu
Office Location: SBUS 234
Ellen Kaminski, D.B.A.
Associate Professor of Business
Office Phone: 951-552-8777
E-mail: ekaminski@calbaptist.edu
Office Location: BUS 224
CBU’s Dr. Robert K. Jabs School of Business is accredited by the Association of Collegiate Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP).
Career Possibilities
Employment of accountants and auditors is projected to grow 4 percent from 2022 to 2032, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Accountant majors can also apply their field of study to a variety of other careers. Some careers listed below may require further education.
- Certified Public Accountant
- Auditor
- Tax Professional
- Financial Regulation and Compliance Officer
- Financial Analyst
- Financial Manager
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Next Steps
Join our community. At CBU, you’ll be challenged to become an individual whose skills, integrity, and sense of purpose glorify God and distinguish you in the world.