1. CSUN Department of Accounting and Information Systems
“Community College Outreach” Sponsored by Moss Adams, LLP

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

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

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

5. Bachelor’s of Science in Accountancy

6. Careers in Accounting Public & Private Staff Accountant
Certified Management Accountant (CMA)
Tax Accountant
Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
Treasurer
Financial Planner
Auditor
Controller
CFO
Partner
Other Careers
Business Advisement
Human Resources
Business Manager
Consulting

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

8. Salaries for Accounting Grads
Wages
$48k - $62k as a Staff 1 at a public firm
Partners make $250k - $1 million
Overtime Pay
Big 4 don’t pay overtime
Midsize & small firms pay overtime
Internships
Typically the same wage as Staff 1 accountant

9. Bachelor’s of Science in Accountancy
Options in:
Professional Accountancy
Additional four courses in Accounting
Information Systems
Additional four courses in Information Systems
Students in both options take the same core business and accounting classes.
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

10. Bachelor’s of Science in Information Systems

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

12. 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 (%)
2006
2016
Network systems and data communications analysts
262
402
53.4
Computer software engineers, applications
507
733
44.6
Personal financial advisors
176
248 41
Veterinarians 62 84 35
Financial analysts
221
295
33.8
Pharmacy technicians
285
376 32
Forensic science technicians 13 17
30.7
Dental hygienists
167
217
30.1
Mental health counselors
100
130 30
Marriage and family therapists 25
29.8
Computer systems analysts
504
650 29
Database administrators
119
154
28.6
Computer software engineers, systems software
350
449
28.2
Environmental science and protection technicians, including health 36 47 28
Physical therapists
173
220
27.1

13. Salaries for Information Systems Grads

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

15. 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
Only more units for other business majors

16. Transferring to CSUN’s Accounting and Information Systems Programs
Accounting: start out in Pre-Accounting
Information Systems: declare major right away
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

17. Student Organizations
Accounting Association (AA)
Association of Latino Professionals for America (ALPFA)
Beta Alpha Psi (BAY)
Management Information Systems Association (MISA)
Business Honors Association (BHA)

18. Accounting Association
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
Prepares students in making the transition from academia to industry

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

20. Epsilon Chi Chapter (Superior Status)
BETA ALPHA PSI
Epsilon Chi Chapter (Superior Status)
Honors association for students in Accounting
Networking opportunities
Technical meetings with guest speakers from the field, interns, and alumni
Candidate Status:
Declared major in accounting
Junior or Senior
Accounting GPA and Overall GPA or 3.5

21. Guest speakers working in the IS field
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

22. 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

23. 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

24. Points of Pride EY Center for Careers in A&IS: Meet the Firms:
Ernst & Young has given our department $1,000,000 to have a Career Center just for Accounting and IS majors!
Meet the Firms:
Every semester we have a job fair just for our department with over 60 employers looking to hire our grads!
Spring Awards Banquet:
Each spring our department gives out nearly 100 scholarships and awards to our students sponsored by firms, organizations, and individuals who believe strongly in our programs. The average award is $1,000!