Program Overview

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Public Accounting B.S., M.S.

The Combined Bachelor of Science and Master of Science in Public Accounting program is designed to prepare students for a dynamic profession in public accounting. This 150-credit program is for highly qualified students pursuing the Public Accountancy profession.

Public Accounting Overview

The program offers real-world experiences through an active learning model, providing students with a strong liberal arts foundation complementing the professional accounting and business curriculum. As an undergraduate, students develop a solid understanding of accounting and business principles. As a graduate student, they experience an integration of advanced accounting research and studies in graduate business courses.

Prepare for the New York State CPA Exam

The Combined B.S./M.S. in Public Accounting is a registered Certified Public Accountant (CPA) licensure-qualifying program. Upon completion, students will meet the academic requirements for admission to the CPA examination in New York State and will satisfy the licensure requirements with one year of appropriate professional experience.

Career Opportunities

Public Accounting graduates may seek positions such as:

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
• Government auditor
• Internal auditor
• Financial advisor
• Tax accountant
• Forensic auditor/accountant

Program Outcomes

At the end of this program, students should be able to:

• Demonstrate knowledge of key concepts in the business core curriculum
• Evaluate ethical issues in accounting, auditing, and business
• Use accounting and research tools to integrate business and accounting information in making strategic decisions
• Use oral, written, and presentation skills to communicate accounting information and auditing results
• Use business, accounting, and auditing techniques to evaluate business performance and substantiate business results

Requirements

Admissions Requirements

For matriculation and admission into the Combined B.S. / M.S. in Public Accounting:

• Undergraduate students enroll in the B.S. Public Accounting Program.
• Students must maintain an overall and accounting GPA of 3.0 or higher throughout their undergraduate studies.
• After completion of the 300-level Accounting courses, students who meet the 3.0 GPA requirement may be eligible to switch majors to the Combined B.S. / M.S. in Public Accounting Program after an interview with and the written permission of the Accounting Department Chairperson.

Degree Requirements

For matriculation and admission into the Master of Science in Public accounting:

• A baccalaureate transcript with 120 credits of prerequisite courses in the specific content areas of accounting, business, and liberal arts and sciences are required for entrance into the program.
• Two-page written Professional Goals Statement stating the reasons for applying to the program and how the applicant can benefit by its completion.
• Interview with the Accounting Department chairperson or designee.

Program Details & Curriculum

Curriculum Overview

• Bachelor of Science:
  • General Liberal Arts and Sciences: 60 Credits
  • Business Core: 24 Credits
  • Public Accounting: 36 Credits
  • Total Bachelor of Science: 120 Credits
• Master of Science:
  • Public Accounting: 18 Credits
  • Business: 12 Credits
  • Total Master of Science Credits: 30 Credits
  • Total B.S./M.S.: 150 Credits

Full-Time Faculty

• Hardeo Bissoondial: Assistant Professor, Accounting
• Howard Cohen: Assistant Professor, Accounting
• Denise M Stefano: Associate Professor and Chair, Accounting

Part-Time Faculty

• Anthony I Abongwa: Lecturer, Accounting
• Moro Brimah: Senior Lecturer, Accounting
• Jack Byrnes: Instructor, Accounting
• Constance J Crawford: Adjunct Associate Professor, Accounting

Faculty Emeritae/i

• Lucretia Mann: Associate Professor Emerita, Accounting