Public Accountancy Degree at SUNY Fredonia

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Become a Trusted Financial Leader

Fredonia’s AACSB-accredited B.S. in Public Accountancy is a 150-hour program that prepares you to meet the educational requirements for CPA licensure in New York and most U.S. states, all while maintaining affordable undergraduate tuition rates. Whether you aim to work in New York, Pennsylvania, Ohio, or beyond, Fredonia equips you with the tools to succeed as a CPA.

What You’ll Gain:

CPA Readiness: Complete the required 150 hours for CPA licensure, with courses in financial accounting, auditing, and professional standards.
Consulting Skills: Become a trusted financial advisor who helps individuals and businesses achieve their financial goals through tax and accounting expertise.
Leadership Potential: Earning your CPA shows your commitment to taking on leadership roles and increasing responsibilities in your organization.
Professional Networks: Engage with the active Accounting Society and build connections with professionals and alumni through speaker events and firm visits.
Ethical Expertise: Gain a deep understanding of ethical practices in public accounting, ensuring you meet the highest professional standards.

Fredonia’s program ensures you are prepared for success in for-profit, non-profit, and public agencies, giving you the foundation to thrive in any setting. Ready to take the next step toward becoming a CPA?

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Career Opportunities for Public Accountancy

Auditor
Certified Public Accountant
Compliance Officer
Financial Manager
Management Consultant

Business Valuation Specialist
Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
Controller
Internal Auditor
Staff accountant

How do I become a certified public accountant (CPA)?

What does this 5-year degree look like?

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What are all the required and elective courses offered to obtain this degree?

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ACCT 401 Advanced Accounting

Extension of financial accounting to the study of additional accounting entities such as partnerships and consolidated and multinational firms. Topics include accounting for mergers and acquisitions, consolidated financial statements, international transactions, and an introduction to fund accounting.

ACCT 440 Accounting Theory & Research

A study of financial accounting designed to enhance the student's understanding of and appreciation for the evolution of contemporary financial accounting theory and contemporary financial report issues. Recent contributions to theory, research and practice will be investigated and discussed. Individual research will be conducted with results presented for critical analysis.

ACCT 455 Advanced Auditing & Fraud Examination

A study of internal control in an information technology environment; audit sampling; integrated, internal, operational, and compliance audits; non-audit assurance services; and fraud examination.

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Surging Demand

Explosive growth fuels nearly 1 million annual job openings in business and finance (2023-2033)

Top Ranking

Our undergraduate Business Administration & Accounting programs are AACSB accredited, a distinction held by only 6% of schools worldwide. This prestigious recognition ensures our programs meet the highest standards, preparing students for global careers.

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Placement for Graduates

97% of Fredonia School of Business graduates are employed or pursuing advanced degrees within one year.

Fredonia students earning a public accountancy degree enjoy many opportunities to meet business professionals in the field.

International Business Analytics Conference

The International Business Analytics Conference (IBAC) is pleased to announce its second annual conference, hosted at SUNY Fredonia on Thursday-Friday, May 8-9, 2025. IBAC 2025 will provide a unique platform that bridges the gap between academic and industry expertise in the field of business/data analytics through Academia-Industry Partnership.