Bachelor of Science in Public Accountancy

Licensed accountants keep the wheels of business in motion—with integrity. We place a high value on ethics in the public accountancy major at Fordham. As a certified public accountant in training, you’ll learn accounting, auditing, tax, and advisory services for the private and public sectors. You’ll understand the crucial role licensed accountants can play in a robust economy by providing unbiased, independent assessments of businesses, organizations, and individuals. Want to take the CPA exam right after graduation? The public accountancy major fulfills the 150-credit requirement for the exam. We offer an integrated business core of classes that gives you a solid foundation for deeper study. In our dual-degree programs, you can get an MBA or MS in five years. The accounting majors are offered through the Gabelli School of Business at Rose Hill. New York City is your living lab to explore the power of business, from Wall Street firms to Bronx bodegas. You’ll gain practical industry experience in the world’s financial capital. Accounting majors at Fordham get a four-year, full-time pre-professional adviser who guides them in course selection and job placement. World-class internships are just a train ride away. Fordham students often graduate with four or five internships on their resumes from stints many major companies, including: Goldman Sachs Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation KPMG Ernst & Young MTV/Viacom Lord & Taylor Public accountancy majors have a wide range of career paths to choose from in the private and public sectors. You may find yourself: Conducting independent audits on businesses for banks and investors Preparing taxes for clients, and represent them to the IRS Analyzing, designing, and implementing financial systems in businesses Advising on mergers and acquisitions Testifying in court