The BS in Accounting program prepares graduates to work as professional accountants. In this program, you learn how to work in any aspect of the accounting industry. That includes small business practices, auditing firms, personal tax companies, forensic accounting within the government, fraud discovery, tax law, and more.
Students interested in public accounting are encouraged to pursue the license to become a CPA. Those interested in corporate or governmental accounting are encouraged to become a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) & Certified Management Accountant (CMA).
Alfred’s bachelor’s in accounting program is tightly structured, as course requirements for taking the CPA exam are set by state law.
Courses in the accounting bachelor’s degree program cover topics such as:
- Personal Income Tax
- Cost Accounting
- Auditing Theory and Practice
- Advanced Accounting
- Corporate Taxation
- Commercial Law
Internships
As an accounting major, you are encouraged to gain valuable experience from an internship. Most take place during the summer months. You earn a credit hour for every 45 hours of internship work. Internships may or may not be paid. Grades are based on the complete, timely submission of required internship documentation, with the final report carrying the most weight.
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Interested in becoming an accounting major at Alfred? Start by submitting an Alfred University application. Requirements include:
- Official school transcripts
- An essay or personal statement
- At least one letter of recommendation from a school counselor or academic instructor
International students must submit original or certified copies of all secondary and post-secondary transcripts or records of grades to date, along with proof of graduation. These must be prepared and authorized by the student's home institution and be accompanied by a certified English translation.
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Is majoring in accounting worth it? It certainly is at Alfred, where accounting graduates have a 100% placement rate in full-time jobs or graduate school. The rate is particularly strong for those going to international, national, and regional CPA firms.
Recent Alfred graduates have successfully launched their careers at the following firms:
- The Bonadio Group
- Crowe Horwath
- Drescher & Malecki LLP
- EFP Rotenberg
- Harris RF Communications
- Insero & Co.
- ITX Corp.
- KPMG
- PricewaterhouseCoopers
A double major in accounting is available to all students at Alfred University. It requires earning 81 credits.
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Non-accounting majors can pursue an accounting minor, giving them a background in financial reporting, cost and managerial accounting, and taxation. The minor also provides preparation for graduate programs in accounting, business, and law.
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