Department of Accounting. Accounting

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1 BUSINESS SCHOOL OF Department of Accounting Accounting

2 Bachelor of Arts in Accounting School of Business Vision The School of Business sees itself becoming globally recognized as the leading business school connecting the region to the world. Department of Accounting Mission The mission of the Department of Accounting is to provide world-class accounting education to serve the needs of the business community and the accounting profession. School of Business Mission The School of Business strives to create an environment that fosters the development of principled and innovative business leaders and entrepreneurs who can make a difference. Program History and Offerings In 1996, the accounting major was introduced. It became the Department of Accounting in The department currently offers majors and minors in accounting. Students choosing to major in accounting are required to complete 127 credit hours of course work, while students minoring in accounting are required to complete 15 credit hours. ACCOUNTING

3 Overview Admission Students pursuing the Bachelor of Arts in accounting are Admission into the accounting major is competitive. Students expected to master basic knowledge and a general may declare a major in accounting during their third semester understanding of accounting principles covering financial, and upon successful completion of 27 credit hours, which managerial, auditing and cost accounting. Emphasis is placed should include the following three courses: ACCT 201, ECON on the preparation and interpretation of financial statements 201 or ECON 202, and MACT 210. Declarations of intent to and reports for internal and external decision makers. Ethical major in accounting are reviewed by the departments. considerations, governance and transparency issues are Acceptance and rejection decisions are then announced. covered throughout the course offerings.

4 Faculty Department of Accounting Ahmed Abdel-Meguid Chair Associate Professor Angie Abdel Zaher Assistant Professor Khaled Dahawy Vice President for Student Affairs Professor Mohamed El Bannan Associate Professor Shawki Farag Professor Emeritus Mohamed Hegazy Professor Khaled Samaha Associate Professor Administration Heidy Allam Assistant to the Chair PROGRAM

5 The Program Students choosing to major in accounting are required to complete 127 credit hours of course work. Core Curriculum Requirements: Freshman Level courses (to be completed by the third semester) RHET 110 CORE 110 RHET 120 SCI 120 PHIL 220 LALT 101 Pathways of Learning: Scientific Encounters OR Cultural Explorations Collateral Requirements (15 credits) ECON 201 ECON 202 ECON 216 ECON 303 MACT 210 Finance Requirements (12 credits) The following three courses are mandatory: FINC 303 FINC 404 FINC 405 One course to be selected from the following: FINC 408 FINC 410 FINC 414 Accounting Requirements (33 credits) ACCT 201 ACCT 202 ACCT 301 ACCT 302 ACCT 303 ACCT 304 ACCT 305 ACCT 306 ACCT 401 ACCT 402 ACCT 403 Management of Information Systems Requirements (9 credits) MOIS 305 MOIS 406 MOIS 444 Management Requirements (9 credits) MGMT 300 MGMT 307 MGMT 311 Before declaration, students must complete 27 credit hours including ACCT 201, ECON 201 or ECON 202, and MACT 210. Secondary-level courses (to be completed by the sixth semester) Humanities or Social Sciences Arab World Studies I Arab World Studies II International World Studies Capstone-level courses (to be completed during the last two semesters) Core Curriculum Capstone Major Capstone

6 Students who have completed ACCT 201 (Financial Accounting) and ACCT 202 (Managerial Accounting), and who meet GPA requirements as determined by the department, will be permitted to declare accounting as a minor. Three electives must be taken, in addition to the two named required courses. Minor in Accounting The accounting minor is a great complement for economics majors, as it provides students with the skills to work within finance or accounting capacities, in addition to the economics component of their job. The accounting minor is also a strong asset for students majoring in engineering, as it is the backbone for the costing requirement of engineering projects. Where Can Accounting Take You? Accounting graduates have a strong understanding of accounting, financial and managerial concepts. Students are able to work within different professional capacities and choose from various career opportunities. Some graduates find jobs at leading multinational companies and financial institutions. Some have attained, or are currently pursuing, professional certifications such as the Certified Public Accountant (CPA), the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA), the Certified Management Accountant (CMA) and the Association of Chartered Certified Accountant (ACCA) Qualification, in addition to other postgraduate studies.

7 Alumni Graduates of AUC's Department of Accounting are currently employed by a diverse set of high-caliber organizations including: t Deloitte t R idge Capital t E rnst & Young t R oyal Dutch S hell t General Motors t S tandard Chartered B ank t K PMG - Hazem Hassan Consulting t S uez Canal Container Terminal t Pfizer t The American University in Cairo t PricewaterhouseCoopers t The Coca-Cola Company t Prime Holding t Thomson R euters

8 Department of Accounting School of Business The American University in Cairo AUC Avenue P.O. Box 74 New Cairo 11835, Egypt tel fax