Accounting - Intro Accounting Profession

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This course is designed to introduce students to the accounting profession and learn about the following topics: the Accounting program at the KU School of Business; job search strategies and preparation; developing networking skills; experiential learning opportunities such as internships, job shadowing, study abroad programs, and TA positions; the CPA exam and other professional certifications and organizations; career opportunities with an accounting degree, including how an accounting degree can help in careers outside of accounting; and the role of accounting in business, including the role of ethics and professionalism in accounting. Check with your Major to see which 230 course it recommends (ACCT 230, BSAN 230, BUS 230, FIN 230, IST 230, MKTG 230 or SCM 230) and when it encourages you to take it. Not open to students with credit in ACCT 303. Prerequisite: ACCT 200.