Fredonia’s AACSB-accredited 150-hour B.S. in Public Accountancy degree program meets the education requirements for CPA (Certified Public Accountant) licensure in most U.S. states including New York, Pennsylvania, and Ohio, and does so at undergraduate tuition rates. Candidates should check the specific requirements of the state in which they plan to practice.
A CPA is a trusted financial advisor who helps individuals, businesses, and other organizations plan and reach their financial goals. CPAs act as consultants on many issues, including taxes and accounting. Becoming a CPA demonstrates your potential as a manager and leader in your organization, and shows commitment to achieve larger roles of responsibility and authority. Fredonia's five-year program prepares students from differing backgrounds to be successful in for-profit, non-profit, and public agencies and organizations.
Professional Licensure Disclosure
The Fredonia Difference
Fredonia's School of Business has the prestigious AACSB accreditation demonstrating excellence in instruction and proactive community service. Fredonia prepares you to perform key accounting functions related to business operations, such as financial accounting, auditing, reporting procedures, managerial accounting, and legal, professional standards, and ethical accounting practices. Fredonia offers a very active Accounting Society where students participate in regular speaker events and visit accounting firms. As a result, students develop a network of professionals and alumni willing to help them make successful transitions to professional life. The 150-hour Public Accountancy program qualifies graduates for CPA licensure, 120 of which are required for the Bachelor of Science in Accounting.
Career Opportunities for Public Accountancy
- Certified Public Accountant
- Staff accountant
- Internal auditor
