1. Department of Accounting and Information Systems
Ernst & Young Seminar in Professional Leadership
Community College Outreach

2. About CSUN Nearly 36,000 students 1900 faculty members
2100 staff members
Degrees offered:
64 bachelor’s
50 master’s

3. College of Business and Economics
Over 6600 students
12 undergraduate areas of study
2 graduate programs
One of the top ten largest Business Schools in the country.
Has a great reputation with area businesses

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

5. Bachelor’s of Science in Accountancy

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

7. Benefits of the CSUN Accounting Program
Accredited by the AACSB
Represents 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
Guaranteed transfer program
Transfer student enrollment remains open

8. Salaries for Accounting Grads
Wages
$45k - $60k 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
Same wage as Staff 1 accountant

9. Bachelor’s of Science in Accountancy 4 - 5 Semesters at CSUN
61 total units at CSUN
Upper Division Business Core
8 classes: BLAW, FIN, MKT, . . .
300 & 400 Level Accounting Courses
9 classes: Intermediates, Cost, Tax, Audit . . .
Upper Division GE
3 classes: Psychology, Communications, Philosophy . . .
Accounting Elective
1 class: 400 level taken in senior year

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 and Programming Focused
Business Systems
More Business and Advanced IS Focused

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. Accounting and IS Double Major
All accounting firms are in need of graduates with both degrees!
Only 17 more units to get two degrees and two diplomas!
Applies to 150 unit requirement towards attaining CPA
You will be very marketable now and in the future!
IT Auditor: $67,000 – $94,250

17. Transferring to CSUN 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 lab
Must be currently enrolled to take 300 level
Must pass to take 400 level
UDWPE (Upper Division Writing Proficiency Exam)
Apply for date and time
Costs $20

18. Student Organizations
Accounting Association (AA)
Management Information Systems Association (MISA)
Beta Alpha Psi (BAY)

19. 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.

20. Management Information Systems Association
Guest speakers working in the IS field
Keep students apprised of local job openings
Joint membership with ISACA (Information Systems Audit and Control Association)

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

22. Points of Pride New Career Center: Meet the Firms:
Ernst & Young has given our Department a million dollars to have a Career Center just for Accounting and IS majors! Will go live November 1, 2008.
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:
Each spring our department gives out over 50 scholarships/awards to our students sponsored by businesses, organizations, and individuals who believe strongly in our programs. The average award is $750!

23. Questions