Outcomes-Bachelor in Accounting

Goal:

The goal of this program is to equip the students with a complete range of knowledge and skills in all areas of accounting. It deals with all facets of accounting including the financial reporting standards, auditing standards, management accounting, business law and taxation and a student graduation project that will be an application of all accounting courses. Graduates of this program qualify them to work as management accountants, auditors, and financial analysts, among others. They can also take the certification exams for Chartered Accountants.

General Objectives:

This program will enable students to:  

• Acquire knowledge on the generally accepted accounting principles and the generally accepted auditing standards.
• Enhance students’ analytical skills in solving accounting problems and cases
• Equip students with the right knowledge and skills to enable them to make effective contributions in the workplace
• Enable students to be more critical self-directed learners.

Specific Objectives:

This program will enable students to:  

• Understand the theory and practice of the international accounting standards
• Acquire technical skills and knowledge of the concepts underlying accounting including, Financial accounting, Management accounting, and auditing; finance; and IT.
• Analyze financial statements and be able to comprehend all factors affecting profitability, liquidity, solvency, financial flexibility and financial structure of business organizations
• Understand the business law and taxation rules and practices in the Sultanate of Oman and the GCC to equip them with the right knowledge and application skills.

Learning outcomes:

On the completion of this program students should be able to:

• Support management in the financial process including budgeting, planning and decision-making processes.
• Integrate accounting functions within a computerized business environment, select appropriate software and convert a manual accounting system to a computerized one.
• Prepare, analyze and interpret financial statements of companies in different industries.
• Demonstrate a critical appreciation of the problems and opportunities surrounding a business entity.
• Demonstrate hard and soft skills in all areas of auditing, including financial and operational auditing.

Employment Trends - Career Avenues:

• Internal Auditor
• Head Accountant
• Billings Consultant
• Financial Analyst
• Accounting Instructor
• Bank Manager
• Accounting Manager
• Tax Consultant
• Chief Finance Officer
• Chief Audit Executive

DEGREE AUDIT PLANS

• Bachelor in Accounting