Technical Standards for Accounting & Finance – Accounting Track
Our program technical standards have been developed to help students understand nonacademic standards, skills, and performance requirements expected of a student in order to complete this particular curriculum.
If an accommodation is necessary to participate in the program, it is imperative to identify a reasonable accommodations to those students who qualify under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Reasonableness is determined by Accessibility Resources and the program on a case-by-case basis utilizing the program technical standards. The accommodation needs to be in place prior to the start of the program, or it may delay your ability to start the program. It is the student’s responsibility to contact Accessibility Resources and request accommodations.
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Motor Skills | Sufficient motor function to execute movements required for data entry and analysis, preparation of reports, and effective usage of technology. |
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Vision | Vision should be sufficient to perform accounting data analysis, data entry, preparation of reports, and usage of appropriate technology |
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Hearing | Hearing is sufficient to participate in meetings, interact with employees, and effectively receive directions. |
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Communication | Effectively communicate in a business environment |
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Critical Thinking/ Problem Solving | Utilize critical thinking skills to analyze and interpret business transactions |
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Environmental Tolerance | Ability to tolerate reasonable levels of light, sound, and temperature |
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This document is intended to serve as a guide regarding the physical, emotional, intellectual and psychosocial expectations placed on a student. This document cannot include every conceivable action, task, ability or behavior that may be expected of a student. Meeting these technical standards does not guarantee employment in this field upon graduation. Ability to meet the program’s technical standards does not guarantee a student’s eligibility for any licensure, certification exam, or successful completion of the degree program.