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Program:
The Bachelor of Science in Public Accounting program provides students with the skills to understand the business environment, business concepts, and the accountant's ethical responsibilities and role in the business world.
Students will be taught to employ accounting principles and procedures to record and present business financial results. Students will be introduced to audit & assurance services and will be taught auditing standards and procedures within a regulatory environment.
Prior to August 1, 2009 students may apply and sit for the Certified Public Accountant (C.P.A.) examination in New York State with the B.S. in Public Accounting degree. Students are required to self-certify their eligibility and academic credentials.
"I found the Accounting program at Mercy College to be extraordinary and very effective. Major advantages of graduating from Mercy with an Accounting degree include an effective and real world geared curriculum, well prepared and dedicated instructors with industry background that bring real world examples to the classroom, and small classes that enable students to interact closely with the instructors and receive continuous feedback in their advancement. The Accounting education I received from Mercy College has prepared me well for a very tough and competitive environment."
Mirlanda Lisi '01, C.P.A.
Manager, PricewaterhouseCoopers
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Program Contacts:
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Lucretia S. Mann, M.B.A., C.P.A.
Program Director, Accounting
accountinginfo@mercy.edu
Telephone: 914-674-7490
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Wayne Cioffari, M.B.A.
Chair, Division of Business and Accounting
wcioffari@mercy.edu
Telephone: 914-674-7481
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Career Opportunities:
Representative career opportunities include certified public accountant, government auditor, internal auditor, financial accountant, financial analyst, tax accountant, and management services accountant.
"The Accounting program at Mercy College was a wonderful experience and all the teachers were great. I earned a very high score on the C.P.A. exam and felt that the course work at Mercy College was very instrumental to my success. If you want to pass the test, Mercy is the best. The Accounting program really prepared me for everything that I needed to know."
Joe Riccio '99, C.P.A.
Senior Accountant, XL Capital Assurance
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Curriculum:
Every business relies on accounting to understand and report their financial performance. As a student earning a degree in Accounting, you are provided with entrance into this value-added profession.
The Accounting program at Mercy College is ideal for preparing you for this challenging and rewarding field. We offer professional dedicated faculty with real-world experience. Class sizes are small which allow the faculty to give you the personal attention you need to succeed.
Our curriculum is learning objective driven and incorporates professional examination content. The program offers free tutoring to help ensure your academic success. Our Career Development Office provides you invaluable assistance in searching for full time and part time employment. Our goal is to provide our students with the best tools to succeed in the dynamic profession of accounting.
For the complete course curriculum click here.
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Campuses where program is offered:
Bronx, Dobbs Ferry and White Plains
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Frequently Asked Questions:
How long does it take to complete the degree program?
Students can complete the one hundred twenty credit degree program in as little as four years of full time study.
Where and when are classes offered?
Classes are offered in the day at the Dobbs Ferry Campus. For working students night classes are conveniently offered at the White Plains and Bronx Campuses.
Do I have the academic credentials to sit for the C.P.A. exam in New York State?
If you graduate with the BS in Public Accounting degree and apply to sit for the C.P.A. exam in New York State prior to August 1, 2009, you will meet the educational requirements for admission to the C.P.A. exam. Candidates are required to self-certify their academic credentials by sending an official Mercy College transcript with your C.P.A. exam application.
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