DEPARTMENT OF ACCOUNTING
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address
(14662) M209, Maria Pavilion, 43, Jibong-ro, Bucheon-si, Gyeonggi-do, Republic of Korea -
hours of operation
9:00 am – 5:00 pm (Monday - Friday) -
tel
+82 2 2164 4290 -
e-mail
doaccy@catholic.ac.kr
About the Department
Accounting is an information system that provides useful information about the financial condition and performance of an organization so that managers and stakeholders such as investors and creditors can make rational decisions. Governments and public institutions are also interested in providing accounting information to increase the transparency of their management activities. The Department of Accounting not only trains accounting professionals with an ethical mindset in line with the Catholic spirit, but also operates various programs to foster the talents required by the times. The Department of Accounting has introduced a curriculum that combines accounting and information technology to meet the needs of the Fourth Industrial Revolution, and English lectures are offered to acquire the skills needed in the era of internationalization. In addition, the Department of Accounting has programs in place to train professionals such as accountants and tax accountants.
Academic Activities
The Department of Accounting operates 'Hyunyangje', a preparation class for the Certified Public Accountant and Tax Accountant exams. Every semester, students are selected through entrance exams, and more than 30 students study together. Many graduates of the program have gone on to work as accounting professionals in accounting firms and corporations. Other clubs on campus include the soccer club "FC. ART," basketball club "Basketball," and "Dawn Ringing," a game club.
Curriculum
| Separation | Financial-accounting | Tax-accounting | Cost Accounting | Information Technology | Ethics, Careers |
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| Year 1 | Accounting Principles, Financial Accounting | Explore Accounting Majors | |||
| Year 2 | Intermediate Accounting 1, Intermediate Accounting 2, Financial Instruments Accounting, Global Financial Accounting (English) | Introduction to Taxation Law, Income Tax Law | Cost Accounting | Computer Literacy and Accounting (Excel), Accounting Information System (The Zone) | |
| Year 3 | Advanced Accounting, Financial Statement Analysis, Government Accounting, Financial Accounting Practice | Corporate Taxation | Management Accounting | Enterprise Resource Planning (SAP, English) | Auditing |
| Year 4 | Business Valuation | Tax Accounting Practice, Corporate Tax Practice | Cost Management Accounting Practice, Management Accounting Case Study | IT Utilization Accounting Decision Making (Big Data) | Accounting Ethics |
Major Course Guide
Year 1 │ Accounting Theory
Learn accounting at a basic level as an introductory course and as an essential liberal arts subject that not only business majors but also everyone living in the modern world should know.
Year 2 │ Intermediate Accounting1
This core financial accounting course is a must for accounting majors and teaches students how real-world companies prepare financial statements.
Year 3 │ Management Accounting
Learn how to produce and utilize the accounting information that business leaders need to make strategic management decisions.
Year 4 │ Corporate Tax Practice
Learn about corporate tax practice in the corporate tax arena and how to develop corporate tax strategies and make tax decisions.
Careers after Graduation
| Enterprise | Accounting/Finance/Investor Relations/Planning/Tax departments of large and mid-sized companies, financial institutions such as banks and insurance, foreign companies, credit rating agencies, etc. |
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| Institutions & Organizations | Accounting departments of public enterprises and public institutions, 7th and 9th grade tax/audit officials |
| Professions | Accountants, tax advisors, consulting firms (SAP, financial consulting, etc.) |
| Other | Going to graduate school, starting a business |
Subject-Related Certifications
Certified public accountant, tax accountant, appraiser, customs officer, American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA), Certified Management Accountant (CMA), financial manager
Departmental Talent
- Interested in economic phenomena and entrepreneurial activity, with strong problem-solving skills
- Strong logical thinking and mathematical analysis skills
- A desire to build a fair and transparent society
High School Courses Related to Major
| General Electives | Career Electives |
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| Math I, Math II, Probability and Statistics, English Reading and Writing, Economics, Practical Economics, Life and Ethics | Economic Mathematics, Social Problem Solving, Creative Management |