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B.S. in Accounting

A degree in accounting provides students with a strong foundation in financial, tax and cost accounting concepts. Students are encouraged to use critical and analytical thinking to make rational decisions, solve problems and understand the ethical implications involved in reporting and using financial and non-financial information.

Graduates can pursue careers in one of the four major fields of accounting: public accounting, management accounting, government accounting and internal audit. Employment can be found in public accounting firms, private industry, nonprofit organizations, government agencies and educational institutions. Some graduates open their own firms and are self-employed.

Many graduates obtain certification to advance their career, such as becoming a Certified Public Accountant. The American Institute of Certified Public Accountants requires applicants to complete 150 academic credits prior to sitting for the CPA examination. While this requirement cannot be achieved within the normal program of study, Salve Regina's joint bachelor's/master's programs leading to a master's degree in business administration or management provide a viable option for students wishing to earn CMA, CFA or CPA certifications.

Curriculum

In addition to completing the requirements of Salve Regina's Core Curriculum, students majoring in accounting take a minimum of 23 courses (72 credits).

Business core requirements:

  • Financial Accounting
  • Managerial Accounting
  • Introductory Macroeconomics
  • Management and Organizational Behavior
  • Business Communication
  • Financial Management
  • Principles of Marketing
  • Ethics for Business
  • Business Law
  • Quantitative Methods for Business or Applied Calculus I
  • Statistical Methods
  • Strategic Business Planning

Other required courses:

  • Accounting Information Systems
  • Money and Banking
  • Intermediate Accounting I, II and III
  • Cost Accounting
  • Federal Income Taxes I and II
  • Advanced Accounting
  • Auditing
  • Accounting Theory and Practice
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Career options are plentiful
Career options are plentiful

Graduates with a B.S. in accounting from Salve Regina have held positions as auditors, forensic accountants, tax specialists, consultants, controllers, chief financial officers, portfolio managers, insurance advisers, financial advisers, security analysts, fixed income traders, financial planning and analysis directors and university administrators.