To be competitive, business entities must use information as a strategic resource, and the accounting system is an integral part of a company's management information system. As such, there is great demand for individuals with both accounting and information technology skills. As such, students may wish to gain this inter-disciplinary background by pursuing a dual concentration in accounting and information systems. 320 Accounting Information Systems is considered a joint accounting and information systems course and included as an elective under the information systems concentration. Given the international scope of the profession, Accounting concentrators are encouraged to study abroad.
Prior approval is required in any case.
All Accounting concentrators should meet with Professor Ron Pawliczek to plan their study abroad programs and to obtain course approvals. The Department strongly recommends that students who intend to practice as Certified Public Accountants contact the state in which they plan to practice concerning the educational requirements of that state. Most states have credit and distribution requirements that exceed the minimum course requirements for graduation at Boston College. For example, the majority of states now require an additional year of study beyond the undergraduate degree to practice as a Certified Public Accountant.