B.S. Accounting

Accounting is the language of business: identifying, recording, and communicating the economic transactions of an organization to a variety of interested parties such as owners, shareholders, and taxing authorities. With this degree, you will be qualified to take the Certified Public Accountant (CPA) exam in Pennsylvania.

This program focuses on decision modeling, risk analysis, and measurement and reporting of financial information. You will be exposed to the case study methodology in cost accounting, requiring you to structure results and communicate those results in a manner that adds value to products and to increase profitability. You will be required to complete an audit case, gaining hands-on experience with working paper and audit techniques. You will also be exposed to computerized accounting in Accounting Information Systems.

Internships

You will be encouraged to participate in internships during your junior and senior years with public accounting firms, private businesses, or the nonpublic sector. This will provide invaluable hands-on experience in real-life situations for future employment or admission to graduate school. Some recent internships have included Clinton County Tax Counseling for the Elderly, Jackson-Hewitt, Deloitte & Touche, Beers and Cutler, the Pennsylvania Department of Revenue and First Quality.

Employment

With your CPA certification, you will be able to work in corporate, public or government settings. Some recent employers include the U. S. Department of Defense, HRI, Inc., Mitchell & Titus, Deloitte & Touche, Beers & Cutler, and the U.S. Army.

Facilities

All classrooms feature SmartBoard technology which interfaces PowerPoint presentations, the Internet and other learning software into the class. Computers are equipped with current accounting software for student use.

Faculty

All professors in the accounting department have advanced degrees as well as extensive real-world experience in business. You will be taught by these professors, not graduate assistants. Combining theory and practice, faculty integrate real world experience into the classroom by taking advantage of guest speakers and incorporating project work for actual companies into class assignments. The faculty is dedicated to teaching and to helping you succeed.

Dr. Regan W. Garey
D.B.A. Accounting, Argosy University (University of Sarasota)
M.B.A. Goldey Beacom College, Finance concentration
B.S. Accounting, University of Maryland
B.A. Economics, Wells College
C.P.A.

Dr. William Lloyd
D.B.A. Accounting, Argosy University (University of Sarasota)
M.B.A. Finance, Kennesaw State University
B.A. Accounting & Economics, Grove City College
C.P.A. Georgia

Professor Paul Obenreder
M.B.A. Finance, Kent State University
B.S. Accounting, University of North Carolina
B.S. Management, Clarion University
C.P.A . North Carolina

BS Accounting/BS Business Administration

You also have the opportunity to dual major in Accounting and Business Administration, earning a bachelor of science in both areas. This business core produces a well-rounded business person as well as an accountant and takes about one additional semester (5 classes) to complete.