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Master the Numbers, Lead the Future 

Fredonia’s AACSB-accredited Accounting program equips you with the essential skills to succeed in today’s business environment. From financial accounting to auditing and ethical standards, you’ll learn from dedicated faculty and graduate ready to excel in diverse sectors or pursue CPA certification.

What You’ll Gain:

  • Technical Proficiency: Master the principles of financial accounting, auditing, and compliance with professional and ethical standards.
  • Real-World Experience: Engage in a required internship by your junior year, gaining valuable hands-on experience in professional accounting settings.
  • Professional Development: Participate in business clubs like ENACTUS, where you can build leadership skills and network with industry professionals.
  • CPA Preparation: Be well-prepared to pursue CPA programs, with a strong foundation in the critical skills needed for certification.
  • Career Readiness: Graduate as a well-rounded, job-ready accounting professional, ready to thrive in the high-demand field.

Fredonia’s blend of academic rigor and experiential learning ensures you’re fully prepared to meet the challenges of the accounting profession.

Career Opportunities for Accounting

  • Accounting Management
  • Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
  • Government/Nonprofit Accounting
  • Managerial Accounting and Cost Management
  • Public Accountant
  • Auditing and Assurance services
  • Financial Analyst
  • Forensic Accounting and Fraud Examination
  • Payroll Specialist
  • Tax Auditor

Strategic Management

A capstone course emphasizing top multinational management issues through utilization of knowledge and skills developed in previous courses. Problem analysis and decision-making in case studies and group projects simulate the process of strategy formulation in the firm.

Auditing

A study of the standards, procedures, strategies, and reporting used in the financial audit process. The environment in which the auditor functions is considered, including regulatory requirements, professional ethics, legal liability, and the business entity. The completion of a computerized audit case is required in the course.

Managerial Finance

The topics include time value of money, risk analysis, capital budgeting, capital structure, dividend theory, financial analysis, working capital management and foreign exchange risk management.

Why Accounting at Fredonia?

Prestige

Fredonia's AACSB accreditation means your degree will be more valuable and impressive to prospective employers.

Professional Opportunities

With numerous events and activities designed to bring students into contact with professionals, the business world is closer than ever.

Qualified Faculty

Highly-qualified, full-time professors with academic degrees, business experience, and scholarship actively engage with students.

Top Executives

Top executives plan strategies and policies to ensure that an organization meets its goals.

  • Median Salary: $103,840 per year
  • Job Outlook 2023-2033: 6% growth
  • Typical Entry-Level Education: Bachelor's degree

Accountants and Auditors

Accountants and auditors prepare and examine financial records.

  • Median Salary: $79,880 per year
  • Job Outlook 2023-2033: 6% growth
  • Typical Entry-Level Education: Bachelor's degree

Financial Analyst

Financial analysts guide businesses and individuals in decisions about expending money to attain profit.

  • Median Salary: $98,890 per year
  • Job Outlook 2023-2033: 9% growth
  • Typical Entry-Level Education: Bachelor's degree
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