莱莫恩学院

Bachelor of Science/ Master of Business Administration (BS/MBA)- A 150-hour program leading to a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting and Master of Business Administration, with both degrees being conferred at the end of the fifth year.

Mission Statement

The Department of Accounting in the Madden School of Business strives to educate and develop graduates to manage, thrive and lead in public accounting, corporate and other related business positions.

Our program will prepare students at every level to excel by focusing on the fundamentals of ethical decision- making in the accounting profession through the spirit of inquiry. The Jesuit tradition of developing both the intellect and the whole person translates into accounting professionals who concern themselves not only with the financial health of an organization, but with contributions to society as a whole. The Department of Accounting program will be characterized by rigorous curricula grounded in the liberal arts and offered in a personalized learning environment. The faculties, in partnership with alumni, provide a connection to the business community and collaborate to advance knowledge and the application of accounting theory and practice.

Vision Statement

The Department of Accounting aspires to:

• Provide accounting education that is continuously improving in order to prepare students for the dynamic business environment;
• Offer multiple opportunities for challenging applied learning experiences;
• Articulate, integrate and apply Le Moyne’s Jesuit and liberal arts traditions to our teaching, research and service; and
• Enhance the interaction and collaboration among faculty and students;
• Maintain high standards of integrity and ethics.

Learning Goals and Objectives

• Learning Goal 1: Describe the steps in the audit cycle using the revenue approach and analyze financial information necessary to provide financial statement assurance through the use of professional audit engagement management software, specifically CCH Audit Engagement.
• Learning Goal 2: Apply and evaluate financial information and transactions for financial reporting through analysis and preparation of external financial statements.
• Learning Goal 3: Evaluate internal cost and divisional information to assess performance and plan for the future within an organization.
• Learning Goal 4: Utilize primary tax research sources to apply tax laws to situations impacting US Taxpayers in order to comply with applicable regulations and provide tax planning advice. Students will demonstrate compliance using professional tax preparation software, specifically CCH ProSystems, as well as manually preparing tax returns.