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Department of Accounting and Information Systems

EY Seminar in Professional LeadershipCommunity College Outreach

About CSUN

Nearly 36,000 students 1,900 faculty members 2,100 staff members Degrees offered:

– 64 Bachelor’s – 50 Master’s

College of Business and Economics

Over 6600 students 12 undergraduate areas of study 3 graduate programs One of the top ten largest Business Schools in

the country. Has a great reputation with area businesses

Accounting and Information SystemsDegree 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

Bachelor’s of Science in Accountancy

Careers in AccountingPublic & Private

Staff Accountant Certified Management Accountant (CMA)

Tax Accountant Certified Public Accountant (CPA)

Treasurer Financial Planner

Auditor Controller

CFO Partner

Other CareersBusiness Advisement Human Resources

Business Manager Consulting

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

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

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

Bachelor’s of Science in Information Systems

What is Information Systems?

The study and use of computer hardware, software, and networks to provide solutions to business related problems.

IS Careers are 5 of the top 15Fastest Growing Jobs in the US, 2006-

16 (Numbers in thousands) Source: US Department of Labor Bureau

TitleEmployment Number

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

Salaries for Information Systems Grads

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

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 12-15 more units for other

business majors

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

Student Organizations

Accounting Association (AA) Beta Alpha Psi (BAY) Management Information Systems Association

(MISA) Business Honors Association (BHA)

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

www.csunaa.org

Honors association for students in Accounting Networking opportunities Technical meetings with guest speakers from

the field Candidate Status:

– Declared in accounting, finance, or information systems – Completed at least one year of collegiate courses – Transfer GPA of at least 3.5

swww.csunbap.org

BETA ALPHA PSICSUN’s Epsilon Chi Chapter

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

www.csunmisa.org

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

www.csun.edu/bha

Points of Pride EY Center for Careers in A&IS:

– 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 50 employers looking to hire our grads!

Spring Awards Banquet:– Each spring our department gives out over 50 scholarships

and awards to our students sponsored by firms, organizations, and individuals who believe strongly in our programs. The average award is $750!