B.S. in Public Accounting: A Competitive Advantage
Learn the skills and background to become an integral part of the financial success of any organization.
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The stand-alone B.S. in Public Accounting Program is not a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) licensure-qualifying program in New York State. The Combined B.S./M.S. in Public Accounting is the only 150-credit-hour CPA licensure-qualifying program at Mercy College. (See catalog description for details.)
General Liberal Arts and SciencesECON 125, 210, 220, 221, 230, MATH 116 and MATH/CISC 120 are prerequisites for the major and must be used to fulfill general education requirements.
Students who choose the major concentration in Public Accounting must complete:
Business Core
Public Accounting*
Open Elective
Any one course
*The College's 15-credit residency requirement in the major concentration of Public Accounting must be met with 12 credits in Accounting (ACCT) courses numbered 240 or higher, excluding ACCT 380 and ACCT 381, plus Management (MGMT) 460 (senior-level capstone course).
The major concentration in Public Accounting meets the educational requirements for candidates applying to take the Certified Management Accountant (CMA) Examination.
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With a Bachelor of Science in Public Accounting degree, you’ll be prepared for the business world. That includes: business concepts, the accountant's ethical responsibilities and role in the business world.
You’ll learn:
Want to take the Certified Public Accountant (C.P.A.) examination? Our courses will thoroughly prepare you. (By itself this program no longer qualifies students for CPA licensure.) Student interested in becoming a CPA will need to complete the 150 credit hour requirement by enrolling in the M.S. in Public Accounting program.
Public Accounting graduates may seek positions such as: Certified Public Accountant (CPA), government auditor, internal auditor, financial advisor, revenue agent, tax accountant and management services accountant.
At the end of this program, students should be able to: