Public Accounting

Public Accounting and Financial Sciences Faculty, Sucre, Bolivia

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48 monthsProgram duration

03 Feb, 2025Application Deadline

Accounting and FinanceMain Subject Area

Program overview

Main Subject

Accounting and Finance

Degree

Study Level

Undergraduate

Study Mode

On Campus

The program at the San Francisco Xavier University of Chuquisaca, Bolivia, is designed to produce highly skilled professionals in the fields of accounting, auditing, and finance. This comprehensive undergraduate program provides a solid foundation in both theoretical and practical knowledge, preparing graduates to excel in the dynamic accounting and finance landscape.

Program Objectives

Comprehensive Education: To provide a strong foundation in accounting, auditing, finance, taxation, and management control.
Ethics and Responsibility: To foster ethical values and social responsibility in the practice of accounting.
Analytical Skills: To develop analytical and critical thinking skills to solve complex financial and accounting problems.
Technology and Innovation: To integrate the use of information and communication technologies in accounting, auditing, and finance practices.

Curriculum The curriculum encompasses core and specialized courses covering:

Accounting: General accounting, intermediate accounting, cost accounting, advanced accounting (corporations, banks, financial institutions, agriculture, and extractive industries).
Auditing: Audit procedures, financial auditing, internal auditing, and quality control in government and private sectors.
Finance: Financial management, financial analysis.
Taxation: Tax law, tax planning, and tax systems.
Law: Commercial law, labor law, and tax law.
Economics: Microeconomics and macroeconomics.

Teaching Methods The program combines:

Theoretical and Practical Classes: Lectures are complemented by practical exercises in computer labs.
Projects and Research: Students are encouraged to undertake research projects and apply their knowledge to real-world problems.
Internships: Practical training in companies and institutions to gain hands-on experience.

Skills Developed Graduates will be able to:

Master accounting and financial techniques and tools.
Prepare and analyze financial statements.
Conduct audits and accounting reviews.
Demonstrate knowledge of tax laws and regulations.
Provide financial and strategic advice.

Graduate Profile : Will be well-prepared to excel in various accounting, auditing, finance, and tax roles in both the public and private sectors. They will possess the technical skills, ethical values, and leadership qualities required to contribute to the economic and financial development of organizations.

This program focuses on producing accounting professionals who are not only technically proficient but also possess a strong sense of ethics and social responsibility, enabling them to thrive in a globalized economy.

Program overview

Main Subject

Accounting and Finance

Degree

Study Level

Undergraduate

Study Mode

On Campus

Program Objectives

Comprehensive Education: To provide a strong foundation in accounting, auditing, finance, taxation, and management control.
Ethics and Responsibility: To foster ethical values and social responsibility in the practice of accounting.
Analytical Skills: To develop analytical and critical thinking skills to solve complex financial and accounting problems.
Technology and Innovation: To integrate the use of information and communication technologies in accounting, auditing, and finance practices.

Curriculum The curriculum encompasses core and specialized courses covering:

Accounting: General accounting, intermediate accounting, cost accounting, advanced accounting (corporations, banks, financial institutions, agriculture, and extractive industries).
Auditing: Audit procedures, financial auditing, internal auditing, and quality control in government and private sectors.
Finance: Financial management, financial analysis.
Taxation: Tax law, tax planning, and tax systems.
Law: Commercial law, labor law, and tax law.
Economics: Microeconomics and macroeconomics.

Teaching Methods The program combines:

Theoretical and Practical Classes: Lectures are complemented by practical exercises in computer labs.
Projects and Research: Students are encouraged to undertake research projects and apply their knowledge to real-world problems.
Internships: Practical training in companies and institutions to gain hands-on experience.

Skills Developed Graduates will be able to:

Master accounting and financial techniques and tools.
Prepare and analyze financial statements.
Conduct audits and accounting reviews.
Demonstrate knowledge of tax laws and regulations.
Provide financial and strategic advice.

Admission requirements

Important Dates

Application Deadline

03 Feb 2025

Program Duration

4 Years

Starting Month(s)

Feb

Domestic Students

Tuition Fee/year

55 USD

Tuition Fee (Out of State)

55 USD

International Students

Tuition Fee/year

Other Expenses

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A list of available scholarships around the world

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FAQs

What are the class schedules like?

Our flexible schedule offers both morning and afternoon classes, allowing you to balance your studies with other commitments.

Where can accounting graduates find employment?

Our graduates are prepared to work in a variety of settings, including corporations, non-profit organizations, and government agencies.

Are there only employment opportunities as an employee for accounting graduates?

No, accounting graduates can hold various positions, from managerial roles overseeing accounting, finance, and tax departments to self-employment as independent consultants providing accounting, auditing, and financial services.

Who is authorized to prepare and sign financial statements and conduct audits in Bolivia?

According to Bolivian laws and regulations, only Certified Public Accountants are authorized to sign financial statements and perform audits.

Are there specialization options for accounting graduates?

Yes, our program offers specialization tracks in various areas, including cost accounting (for commercial, industrial, agricultural, mining, and hydrocarbon companies), financial auditing, government auditing, environmental auditing, forensic auditing, and tax auditing.

Public Accounting