Accounting: Pre-Accountancy 4+1

Offered by: Finance, Accounting, Marketing and Economics

Accounting careers are plentiful and qualified candidates are in demand. While certified public accountant (CPA) is the job most people associate with the field of accounting, there are many others that an accounting degree from SRU can lead to, including: auditor, tax accountant, budget analyst, government accountant, accounting manager, financial manager, forensic accountant, investment banker or chief financial officer. No matter which of these careers an individual selects, earning an accounting degree or a graduate degree in accounting is an important step on the path to becoming a competitive job candidate for a job that suits your interests and ambitions.

Why Choose Accounting?

The 4+1 BSBA/MAcc program is available for students who are qualified on the basis of scholastic aptitude, academic performance and accounting-related work experience. Students who qualify for this program can earn both a bachelor’s and master’s degrees.

Professional faculty: Classes are taught by professionals with both a strong theoretical understanding of business administration and a working knowledge of modern accounting practices. Our faculty has a diverse range of professional backgrounds, including internal auditing, government auditing, personal finance, tax preparation, public accounting and more.
Internships: SRU has a well-established Business Internship Program that provides opportunities for on-the-job experience while gaining college credits.
Small class sizes: SRU’s undergraduate accounting program offers small class sizes and plenty of opportunities for one-on-one consultation with faculty members.
Student organizations: There are a number of clubs and organizations students can participate in to learn more about their area of study outside the classroom. These opportunities will provide you with a variety of
occasions to develop professional contacts, enhance their course of study with hands-on applications and build lasting friendships within the business community.

What Will You Learn?

The accounting program at SRU will provide you with the knowledge and skills to become a successful professional accountant. Through a major in accounting, students will be exposed to the general business and accounting knowledge necessary for them to succeed as professional accountants. Accounting majors will also acquire the communication, technical and interpersonal skills necessary to successfully resolve complex problems in unstructured settings.

Careers In Accounting

There is an increasing demand for accountants which can be attributed to four primary factors:sector growth, improvement in the national and regional economy, the retirement of CPAs and an increasingly complex tax and regulatory environment. The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) predicts a 10% growth in the employment of accountants and auditors between 2016 and 2026.

This is a greater rate of growth compared to many other occupations. According to U.S. News & World Report, accountants rank #7 in best business jobs, making the profession attractive to students. Accounting Today reports that there are 42,000 CPA firms in the nation, and over 664,000 licensed and active CPAs. Another positive factor is that the median pay in 2017 was $69,350 per year (BLS, 2018). For accountants with a master’s degree, the typical salary falls in the range of $52,000 to $135,000.

Clubs & Organizations

Student Accounting Society

Finance and Economics Club

Rock Solid Investment Club