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About CSUN Nearly 42,000 students Nearly 42,000 students 1,900 faculty members 1,900 faculty members 2,100 staff members 2,100 staff members Degrees offered: Degrees offered: – 64 Bachelor’s – 50 Master’s

College of Business and Economics Over 8000 students Over 8000 students 12 undergraduate areas of study 12 undergraduate areas of study 3 graduate programs 3 graduate programs One of the top ten largest Business Schools in the country. One of the top ten largest Business Schools in the country. Has a great reputation with area businesses Has a great reputation with area businesses

Accounting and Information Systems Degree Programs Bachelor’s of Science in Accountancy Bachelor’s of Science in Accountancy – Option in Professional Accountancy – Option in Information Systems Bachelor’s of Science in Information Systems Bachelor’s of Science in Information Systems – Option in Information Technology – Option in Business Systems Minor in Information Systems Minor in Information Systems

Bachelor’s of Science in Accountancy

Careers in Accounting Public & Private Staff AccountantCertified Management Accountant (CMA) Tax AccountantCertified Public Accountant (CPA) TreasurerFinancial Planner AuditorController CFOPartner Other Careers Business AdvisementHuman Resources Business Manager Consulting

Benefits of the CSUN Accounting Program Accredited by the AACSB Accredited by the AACSB − Highest standard of achievement for business schools Top 3 Recruited Schools in SoCal Top 3 Recruited Schools in SoCal − CSUN, USC, UCLA Top 3 in CPA exam pass rates Top 3 in CPA exam pass rates − CSUN, USC, Berkeley

Salaries for Accounting Grads Wages Wages – $45k - $60k as a Staff 1 at a public firm – Partners make $250k - $1 million Overtime Pay Overtime Pay – Big 4 don’t pay overtime – Midsize & small firms pay overtime Internships Internships – Same wage as Staff 1 accountant

Bachelor’s of Science in Accountancy Options in: Options in: Professional Accountancy Professional Accountancy − Additional four courses in Accounting Information Systems Information Systems − Additional four courses in Information Systems Students in both options take the same core business and accounting classes. Students in both options take the same core business and accounting classes. May choose both options: May choose both options: − Firms highly value students with both skill sets! − You will be very marketable now and in the future! − IT Auditor: $67,000 – $94,250

Bachelor’s of Science in Information Systems

What is Information Systems? The study and use of computer hardware, software, and networks to provide solutions to business related problems. The study and use of computer hardware, software, and networks to provide solutions to business related problems.

IS Careers are 5 of the top 15 Fastest Growing Jobs in the US, (Numbers in thousands) Source: US Department of Labor Bureau Title Employment Number Change (%) Network systems and data communications analysts Computer software engineers, applications Personal financial advisors Veterinarians Financial analysts Pharmacy technicians Forensic science technicians Dental hygienists Mental health counselors Marriage and family therapists Computer systems analysts Database administrators Computer software engineers, systems software Environmental science and protection technicians, including health Physical therapists

Salaries for Information Systems Grads

Bachelor of Science in Information Systems with options in: Information Technology Information Technology −More computer science courses and programming focused Business Systems Business Systems −More business and advanced IS focused. Courses in advanced networking, application development and information security

Minor in Information Systems The Information Systems Minor is for: – Students within the College of Business and Economics in the BSA, BSBA, or BAE programs. – Students throughout the University majoring in programs such as Communications, Geography, Graphic Design, Engineering, Health Science, Kinesiology, or Journalism 21 units of business and IS courses 21 units of business and IS courses Only more units for other business majors Only more units for other business majors

Transferring to CSUN’s Accounting and Information Systems Programs Accounting: start out in Pre-Accounting Accounting: start out in Pre-Accounting Information Systems: declare major right away Information Systems: declare major right away Prerequisites for taking ALL 400 level courses Prerequisites for taking ALL 400 level courses – BUS 302/L (Business Gateway Course and Lab)  Classroom and test labs  Must be currently enrolled to take 300 level  Must pass to take 400 level – UDWPE (Upper Division Writing Proficiency Exam)  Apply for a date and time  Costs $20

Student Organizations Accounting Association (AA) Accounting Association (AA) Association of Latino Professionals in Finance & Accounting (ALPFA) Association of Latino Professionals in Finance & Accounting (ALPFA) Beta Alpha Psi (BAY) Beta Alpha Psi (BAY) Management Information Systems Association (MISA) Management Information Systems Association (MISA) Business Honors Association (BHA) Business Honors Association (BHA)

Presents students with more Presents students with more information about the accounting profession and the skills needed to become successful Provides students the opportunities to become acquainted with potential employers Provides students the opportunities to become acquainted with potential employers Prepares students in making the transition from academia to industry Prepares students in making the transition from academia to industry

Association of Latino Professionals in Finance & Accounting All Business Majors Welcomed! Values: – Integrity, Diversity, Culture, Service, and Teamwork Opportunities for: – Professional Development – Networking with ALPFA professionals – Scholarships – Regional and National Conventions 19

Honors association for students in Accounting Honors association for students in Accounting Networking opportunities Networking opportunities Technical meetings with guest speakers from the field Technical meetings with guest speakers from the field Candidate Status: Candidate Status: – Declared in accounting, finance, or information systems – Completed at least one year of collegiate courses – Transfer GPA of at least 3.5 s BETA ALPHA PSI CSUN’s Epsilon Chi Chapter

 Guest speakers working in the IS field  Keep students informed of job openings, internships, mock interviews, firm tours  Network with IS professionals, fellow students, and professors  Helps you launch a successful career

Business Honors Association Honors association open to all majors Benefits of the program: – Priority registration – Honors lounge – Unlimited computer access – Smaller class size – Professional shadowing – BHA Case Competition Admission Requirements: – 3.5 GPA, submit application form, and 2 recommendations

Experiential Learning Opportunities The CSUN Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Clinic – Students of all majors may receive course credit for serving as Tax Preparers or as Supervisors in the VITA Clinic The Bookstein Low Income Tax Clinic – Senior accounting students may receive course credit for serving as a Tax Clinician in helping low income taxpayers resolve disputes with the IRS The Bookstein Community Outreach Clinic – Senior accounting students may receive course credit for serving as a Tax Educator in facilitating workshops to low income taxpayers on various federal tax topics 23

Points of Pride Points of Pride EY Center for Careers in A&IS: EY Center for Careers in A&IS: – Ernst & Young has given our department $1,000,000 to have a Career Center just for Accounting and IS majors! Meet the Firms: Meet the Firms: – Every semester we have a job fair just for our department with over 50 employers looking to hire our grads! Spring Awards Banquet: Spring Awards Banquet: – Each spring our department gives out over 50 scholarships and awards to our students sponsored by firms, organizations, and individuals who believe strongly in our programs. The average award is $1,000!