The Accounting Program is
part of the Nazareth School of Management.
Entering freshmen will have the option to pursue a BS in Accounting
or the joint BS/MS degree.
Completion of the joint BS/MS will satisfy the 150 credit hour
requirements to sit for the New York State C.P.A. exam effective August 1,
2009.
Students completing the
Accounting major will acquire the knowledge and skills needed to succeed as an
active member of the profession.
Successful completion of the accounting program will allow you to:
- Meet the current academic
requirements needed to sit for the New York State C.P.A. exam. Requirements will change effective
August 1, 2009.
- Acquire knowledge from the
areas of economics, finance, management, marketing, ethics, technology and
global issues
- Develop skills in the areas
of communication (oral or written), critical thinking, analysis and
teamwork
- Learn to use sound
professional judgment to resolve problems in an analytical and ethical
manner
- Prepare to serve the public
interest by providing fair and impartial information
Students
completing the accounting degree are qualified to work in the fields of public,
private and not-for-profit accounting.
According to the Occupational
Outlook Handbook, the employment of accountants and auditors is expected to
grow about as fast as the average for all occupations through the year 2012. An
increase in the number of businesses, changing financial laws and regulations,
and increased scrutiny of company finances will drive growth.
The growth of international
business also has led to more demand for accounting expertise and services
related to international trade and accounting rules, as well as to
international mergers and acquisitions. These trends should create more jobs
for accountants and auditors.
A GPA of at least 2.5 is required for the accounting courses and also for the overall GPA.
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