Bachelor of Science - Accountancy

Program Description 

The 120-credit Bachelor of Science in Accountancy is ideal preparation for a career in the fields of accountancy, taxation, and business services. Professors with extensive professional experience and top academic credentials lead small classes, interacting closely with students.

Students have opportunities for internships at the Big Four accounting firms, as well as midsized and small firms. In addition, the LIU Post Accounting Society and the Kappa Omicron Chapter of Beta Alpha Psi bring together practicing accounting professionals and accounting majors through formal and informal events throughout the year. It is common for students in the program to have offers of full-time employment even before graduating. Alumni of this program can be found in positions of leadership at major New York-based accounting and business services firms.

B.S. in Accounting Learning Goals:

• Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of accounting fundamentals.
• Demonstrate ability to apply accounting concepts.
• Demonstrate effective oral and written communication skills.
• Use information technology for decision making and problem-solving in business.
• Understand professional responsibilities and methods for identifying and addressing ethical issues in business and accounting.
• Understanding the global nature of today’s accounting and business environment.
• Demonstrate effective collaborative skills.