BSAccounting
| Study location | United States, NEW YORK |
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| Type | Bachelor, full-time |
| Nominal duration | 4 years |
| Study language | English |
| Awards | BS (Accounting) |
| Entry qualification | High school / secondary education (or higher) The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English. Often you can get a suitable transcript from your school. If this is not the case, you will need official translations along with verified copies of the original. You must take the original entry qualification documents along with you when you finally go to the university. |
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| Language requirements | English The minimum desired score is at least an 80 on the TOEFL Internet-Based Test, a 6 on the IELTS exam, and a PTE Score of 60 or 100 on Duolingo. |
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| Other requirements | At least 2 reference(s) should be provided. |
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Overview
Why Choose Accounting? — You can join a respected business profession where you will be viewed as a trusted advisor who helps make business decisions. Our Accounting program is designed for those interested in going into an exciting career in public accounting, industry, or in government.
What Accounting Will Teach You?
We currently offer the following three options in Accounting:
B.S. in Accounting –This is for you if you are seeking CPA licensure in New York State and other states that do not require a graduate degree for licensure.
B.S. in Accounting – This for you if you’re planning an accounting career in private industry, government, or seeking CPA licensure after completion of a graduate program.
B.S. in Business Administration, Management Accounting Specialization: This is for you if you do not plan to sit for the CPA Examination but plan to pursue a career in business or enroll in an MBA program after graduation from Elmira College.
Where Accounting Can Take You?
Accounting can take you to many places as most industries and businesses rely on accountants to help make business decisions. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the average median pay for accountants in 2021 was $77,250 per year, which is well above the average median pay for all jobs. Some of our recent graduates have begun their careers with KPMG, Ernst & Young, The Bonadio Group, and United Technologies Corporation. The Accounting program also prepares students for graduate school in business or accounting.
Our graduates have transitioned into careers in consulting, providing audit and tax services, research and development, and business.
Programme structure
By fulfilling all of the course requirements for the Bachelor’s of Science in Accounting, students will have demonstrated they can:
Describe, explain, and integrate fundamental concepts underlying accounting, finance, management, marketing, and economics
Use information to support business processes and practices, such as problem analysis and decision making
Apply quantitative skills to help analyze and solve business problems and to take advantage of business opportunities
Apply oral and written communication skills
Describe and explain the ethical and social responsibilities of accountants in ensuring the integrity of financial information
Develop an understanding of internal control issues and the effects of the regulatory environment on financial reporting
Apply knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and managerial accounting theories to business organizations, state and local governments, and nonprofit organizations
Apply knowledge of federal tax laws and procedures to individuals and businesses.