Studying the Most Current Accounting Techniques

Regis University’s Bachelor of Science in Accounting degree incorporates the most current technology and accounting techniques while providing a strong foundation in ethical practices.
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B.S. Accounting

Philosophy & Outcomes

Offered both online and on-campus, the B.S. in Accounting degree equips you with analytical and quantitative skills that can be directly applied within the private and public sector, whether you are a sole practitioner, serve a small practice or lead within a multinational firm.

This degree prepares you for accounting careers in private business, government or nonprofit agencies and public accounting firms. Additionally, eligible graduates of Regis University’s College for Professional Studies who intend to sit for their CPA are offered privileged access to Becker™ CPA Exam Review courses  through a $400 partner discount.

A Faster Path to Success Through Combined Bachelor’s and Master’s Degrees

Students have the opportunity to work on a B.S. in Accounting degree in tandem with one of the School of Management’s graduate degree programs. Learn how  you can complete both degree programs at a faster pace and a more affordable cost.

Total Degree Requirements
Bachelor's degree: 128 credit hours
Combined Bachelor's and Master's degrees: 152 credit hours (158 credit hours for the combined B.S. and MBA degree)
Core studies requirements: 45 credit hours
Foundational courses: 33 credit hours
Upper division requirements: 24 credit hours
Minor (optional): 0 or 12 credit hours
General electives:

  • If minor is not selected: 26 credit hours
  • If minor is selected: 14 credit hours

Program Requirements

Listed below are the required courses for completion of this degree at Regis University. Please note that recent course requirement updates may not be reflected in the list below and you should contact an enrollment counselor at 800.944.7667 for recent changes and updates.

This degree program requires 128.00 credit hours for completion. Please contact your advisor or the Office of Enrollment Services at 303.458.4126.

CPS: Undergraduate Core

Advncd Oral/Written

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COM 406, COM 437, EN 325, EN 482, EN 475 (3SH)

English Composition

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EN 203 (3SH)

Global Issues

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Global Issues (6SH)

HU 366 - Leading Lives That Matter

Provides an opportunity to explore the question, "How ought we to live?" in light of educational and professional goals within the context of the Jesuit tradition.

Literature/Hum

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Literature/Humanities (3SH)

Mathematics

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MT 201, MT 204, MT 270 (3SH)

Natural Science

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Natural Science (3SH)

Oral Communication

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COM 210 or COM 211 (3SH)

Philosophy

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All PL courses (6SH)

Religious Studies

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all RC and RS courses (6SH)

Social Science

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Social Science (6SH)

CPS: Accounting-Foundational

AC 320A - Principles of Accounting I

Introduces basic accounting principles and procedures for sole proprietorship, partnerships and corporations.

AC 320B - Principles of Accounting II

A continuation of AC 320A.

Pre-requisite: AC*320A

AC 410A - Intermediate Accounting I

Provides an in-depth study of financial accounting including theory and problems. Discusses recent developments in accounting valuation and reporting practices promulgated by the leading accounting organizations. Emphasizes assets, liabilities, shareholders equity, income determination and preparation and analysis of financial statements.

Pre-requisite: AC*320B

AC 410B - Intermediate Accounting II

Provides an in-depth study of financial accounting topics, including theory and problems.

Pre-requisite: AC*410A

AC 410C - Intermediate Accounting III

A continuation of AC 410A and 410B, going beyond preparation and analysis of financial statements. Focuses on accounting for pensions, accounting for leases, statement of cash flows, full disclosure of accounting transactions and reporting accounting information in light of changing price levels (inflation, deflation, replacement cost, fluctuating dollar, etc.).

Pre-requisite: AC*410B

AC 440 - Cost Accounting

Provides an in-depth study of cost and management accounting procedures and techniques. Emphasizes current topics from CPA examinations.

Pre-requisite: AC*320B

BA 381 - Legal Environment of Business

Explores contemporary legal environments of business focusing on forms of business, regulatory agencies and issues, antitrust law, sales, negotiable instruments, agency, environmental law, and selected employment law and international business topics. Includes fundamentals of tort law, with specific emphasis on negligence and product liability.

EC 320 - Principles of Macroeconomics

Introduces macroeconomics, emphasizing the forces that determine the level of national product and national income, and the fiscal and monetary policies that are designed to influence their level. Explores the areas of public finance, money and the banking system, economic growth and international trade.

Cross listing(s): EC 320C.

EC 330 - Principles of Microeconomics

Studies microeconomics, supply and demand. Examines the causes of different market structures, their influence on market conduct and performance, and issues of public policy towards a variety of different kinds of market behavior.

MKT 325 - Marketing Principles

Focuses on the development of product price, place and promotion tactics in a marketing plan. The plan is based on a well-defined target market, sound situational analysis and clear definition of objectives, goals and strategies.

MT 270 - Introduction to Statistics

Presents standard topics in introductory statistics for students whose major is not mathematics. Topics include descriptive statistic, probability distributions, estimations, hypothesis testing, linear regression and correlation and other topics.

Cross listing(s): BA CITI MT 270C.

CPS: Accounting Upper Division Major

AC 450A - Income Tax Accounting I

Studies income tax laws and regulations as they pertain to individuals, partnerships, corporations, estates and trusts.

Pre-requisite: AC*320B

AC 480 - Auditing Principles and Procedures

Studies auditing principles and objectives in relationship to auditing standards and procedures.

AC 493 - Senior Capstone

Provides the culminating experience of the major, focusing on integration and application of theory through research. Must be completed as graded course work at Regis University. Prerequisite(s): Majors only and Senior standing. NOTE: Successful completion of eighteen (18) upper division Accounting semester hours required.

Pre-requisite: TAKE AC*480 AND AC*410C;

BA 481A - Business Law I

Introduces the American legal system and provides essential background information on civil dispute resolution and the constitutional basis of law. Focus is on the fundamentals of contract law and the general provisions of the Uniform Commercial Code, Article 2.

BA 495E - Ethical Decision Making in Business

Focuses on ethical problems that arise in the business setting. Emphasizes the individual decision maker in the entry-level position, as opposed to the managerial level. Studies the various philosophical and social/psychological decision systems which can be used to resolve ethical problems. Includes case studies, role playing and guest speakers from the business community.

Cross listing(s): AC 495E EC 495E.

Electives

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(6SH)
Take six (6) semester hours of Accounting electives from:
AC 420, AC 450B, AC 460

FIN 400 - Business Finance

Introduces major topics in managerial finance essential for understanding how financial managers acquire and manage a firm's assets and how they finance these assets through debt and equity sources.

Pre-requisite: AC*320B AC*325

Course Descriptions

Listed below are the available courses offered at Regis University within this respective degree program. The courses below include the degree program requirements as well as courses. Please contact an enrollment counselor at 800.944.7667 for recent changes and updates.

AC 320A Principles of Accounting I (3.00)

Introduces basic accounting principles and procedures for sole proprietorship, partnerships and corporations.

AC 320B Principles of Accounting II (3.00)

A continuation of AC 320A.

Pre-requisite: AC*320A

AC 325 Accounting Principles & Mgmt Concepts (3.00)

Introduces accounting principles, procedures and reports used in business decision-making. Focuses on tools to determine cost, profitability, and equity; manage cash; assess business performance; plan for future operations; and examine key ethics issues. This course may not be substituted for AC 320A and AC 320B, although students may elect to take AC 320A and AC 320B in place of AC 325. In addition, AC 325 does not meet the pre-requisite requirements for the MSA programs, but may meet the pre-requisite requirement for the MBA program with permission of the Academic Advisor.

AC 410A Intermediate Accounting I (3.00)

Provides an in-depth study of financial accounting including theory and problems. Discusses recent developments in accounting valuation and reporting practices promulgated by the leading accounting organizations. Emphasizes assets, liabilities, shareholders equity, income determination and preparation and analysis of financial statements.

Pre-requisite: AC*320B

AC 410B Intermediate Accounting II (3.00)

Provides an in-depth study of financial accounting topics, including theory and problems.

Pre-requisite: AC*410A

AC 410C Intermediate Accounting III (3.00)

A continuation of AC 410A and 410B, going beyond preparation and analysis of financial statements. Focuses on accounting for pensions, accounting for leases, statement of cash flows, full disclosure of accounting transactions and reporting accounting information in light of changing price levels (inflation, deflation, replacement cost, fluctuating dollar, etc.).

Pre-requisite: AC*410B

AC 420 Advanced Accounting (3.00)

Accounting principles and procedures as applied to special areas including partnerships, corporate liquidations, estates and trusts, foreign currency accounting, segment accounting, installment sales and consignments and home office and branch operations.

Pre-requisite: AC*410C

AC 440 Cost Accounting (3.00)

Provides an in-depth study of cost and management accounting procedures and techniques. Emphasizes current topics from CPA examinations.

Pre-requisite: AC*320B

AC 450A Income Tax Accounting I (3.00)

Studies income tax laws and regulations as they pertain to individuals, partnerships, corporations, estates and trusts.

Pre-requisite: AC*320B

AC 450B Income Tax Accounting II (3.00)

A continuation of AC 450A.

Pre-requisite: AC*450A

AC 460 Governmental & Not-For-Profit Accounting (3.00)

Accounting principles and procedures as applied to governmental and nonprofit organizations, including hospitals, colleges and universities, and health and welfare organizations.

Pre-requisite: AC*320B

AC 480 Auditing Principles and Procedures (3.00)

Studies auditing principles and objectives in relationship to auditing standards and procedures.

AC 493 Senior Capstone (3.00 - 6.00)

Provides the culminating experience of the major, focusing on integration and application of theory through research. Must be completed as graded course work at Regis University. Prerequisite(s): Majors only and Senior standing. NOTE: Successful completion of eighteen (18) upper division Accounting semester hours required.

Pre-requisite: TAKE AC*480 AND AC*410C;

BA 381 Legal Environment of Business (3.00)

Explores contemporary legal environments of business focusing on forms of business, regulatory agencies and issues, antitrust law, sales, negotiable instruments, agency, environmental law, and selected employment law and international business topics. Includes fundamentals of tort law, with specific emphasis on negligence and product liability.

BA 481A Business Law I (3.00)

Introduces the American legal system and provides essential background information on civil dispute resolution and the constitutional basis of law. Focus is on the fundamentals of contract law and the general provisions of the Uniform Commercial Code, Article 2.

BA 495E Ethical Decision Making in Business (3.00)

Focuses on ethical problems that arise in the business setting. Emphasizes the individual decision maker in the entry-level position, as opposed to the managerial level. Studies the various philosophical and social/psychological decision systems which can be used to resolve ethical problems. Includes case studies, role playing and guest speakers from the business community.

Cross listing(s): AC 495E EC 495E.

EC 320 Principles of Macroeconomics (3.00)

Introduces macroeconomics, emphasizing the forces that determine the level of national product and national income, and the fiscal and monetary policies that are designed to influence their level. Explores the areas of public finance, money and the banking system, economic growth and international trade.

Cross listing(s): EC 320C.

EC 330 Principles of Microeconomics (3.00)

Studies microeconomics, supply and demand. Examines the causes of different market structures, their influence on market conduct and performance, and issues of public policy towards a variety of different kinds of market behavior.

FIN 400 Business Finance (3.00)

Introduces major topics in managerial finance essential for understanding how financial managers acquire and manage a firm's assets and how they finance these assets through debt and equity sources.

Pre-requisite: AC*320B AC*325

MKT 325 Marketing Principles (3.00)

Focuses on the development of product price, place and promotion tactics in a marketing plan. The plan is based on a well-defined target market, sound situational analysis and clear definition of objectives, goals and strategies.

MT 270 Introduction to Statistics (3.00)

Presents standard topics in introductory statistics for students whose major is not mathematics. Topics include descriptive statistic, probability distributions, estimations, hypothesis testing, linear regression and correlation and other topics.

Cross listing(s): BA CITI MT 270C.

How to Apply

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Students with prior college credit, military credit, professional licenses or certificates or several years of work experience may be able to translate this experience directly into college credit.

Your enrollment counselor will help evaluate your prior learning credit, provide information regarding financial aid and tuition assistance, recommend courses and help you get started with the application process.

At a minimum, applicants seeking a bachelor’s degree from the College for Professional Studies must either:

  • Possess a high school diploma (from a regionally accredited high school) or its equivalent and a minimum of 30 semester hours of transferrable course credit from a regionally accredited college or university, OR
  • Possess a high school diploma (from a regionally accredited high school) or its equivalent and three years of documented, post-high school work experience. Applicants who do not meet this requirement may submit a letter of appeal to the School Assistant Dean. Download guidelines for work experience admission appeal.

Please remember: Applications that are incomplete and/or missing information will NOT be processed. Apply a minimum of 14 days before the start of classes to ensure optimal course selection.

Materials Needed for Application and Admission

  • Application: Completed online undergraduate application form
  • Application fee: $50.00 non-refundable application fee (waived for previous Regis University students)
  • Writing skills placement essay: All new, degree-seeking students must submit a writing sample with the application for admission, even if English credits are being transferred toward your degree. Select one of the essay topics to demonstrate your abilities. Download a copy of the essay guidelines and essay evaluation criteria . (The writing skills placement essay is not required for non-degree seeking students.)
  • Submit official transcripts within 30 days of the date of application. If official transcripts are not received within 30 days you will be unable to register for future courses until the transcripts are received.

    Transcript request forms  are included with your application materials. Official transcripts must be sent directly from your previously attended schools to the CPS Admission Office.

    Transfer credit cannot be evaluated or awarded until all official transcripts are received.

  • Work experience: If you have at least 30 credit hours of college coursework, work experience is optional. If you have less than 30 credit hours to transfer toward your degree, you must document that you have at least three years of work experience after high school, or a combination of work experience and previous college credit equivalent to three years. Applicants who do not meet this requirement may submit a letter of appeal to the School Dean. Download the guidelines for work experience admission appeal.
  • Additional admission requirements apply to international students who are non-U.S. citizens.

Tuition

Undergraduate Degree Tuition Comparison Chart: Local Campus Programs
 Comparison is based on Regis Board Approved 2012 Tuition and Fee Rates. Rates were gathered from other university websites as of June 2012.

Institution Estimated Total Program Cost Semester Hours Required Cost per Semester Hour Estimated Fees for Program
Colorado Christian University $14,210 - $56,056 30 - 128 $427 $1,400
Colorado State University $17,032 - $48,393 30 - 120 $348 $6,579
Colorado Technical University $13,035 - $52,424 30 - 121 $433 $50
Metro State College of Denver $10,721 - $30,584 30 - 120 $221 $4,100
Naropa $29,640 - $110,640 30 - 120 $900 $2,640
Regis University $12,350 -$52,530 30 - 128 $410 $50
University of Colorado at Colorado Springs $10,099 - $40,394 30-120 $297 $1,189 - $4,754
University of Colorado at Denver $10,964 - $45,083 30 - 120 $336 $884 - $4,763
University of Denver/University College $21,180 - $86,554 30 - 123 $697 $270 - $822

Undergraduate Degree Tuition Comparison Chart: National Online Programs
 Comparison is based on Regis Board Approved 2012 Tuition and Fee Rates. Rates were gathered from other university websites as of June 2012.

Institution Estimated Total Program Cost Semester Hours Required Cost per Semester Hour Estimated Fees for Program
Argosy University $16,425 - $65,025 30 - 120 $540 $225
Capella University $13,931 - $56,035 30 - 121 $463 $50
Regis University $13,850 - $58,930 30 - 128 $460 $50
DeVry University $16,260 - $75,420 30 - 139 $540 $60 - $360
Drexel University $29,625 - $122,379 30 - 124 $970 $520 - $2,080
Jones International University $16,000 - $63,700 30 - 120 $530 $100
Kaplan University $17,457 - $67,846 30 - 121 $554 $845
University of Phoenix $18,050 - $72,200 30 - 120 $570 $950 - $3,800

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