Our program prepares you for the Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and Certificate in Managerial Accounting (CMA) exams.
The 4+1 program also qualifies you for CPA licensure in New York State.
Program Highlights
FAITH INTEGRATION
You’ll become a more thoughtful, spiritually mature, and trustworthy servant leader.
FINANCIAL AND MANAGERIAL ACCOUNTING
Provide information for lenders and investors in financial accounting, or help businesses make decisions through managerial accounting.
EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING
Get hands-on learning with a local internship.
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How Much Will I Pay?
Total Program
Sticker Price:
$52,127
Last year
100%
of full-time freshmen students who applied
for a scholarship received one
$25,324
average grants & scholarships package
for incoming freshman students last year
Roberts' Strategic Pillars
Online, Hybrid, and In-Person Programs In Rochester, NY
ANCHORED IN CHRISTIAN FAITH
You’ll be spiritually prepared for engagement in a diverse world.
CUSTOMIZED EDUCATIONAL PATHWAYS
Whatever your interests and circumstances, you’ll be equipped for your one-of-a-kind vocation.
READY TO
LEAD
You’ll be ready to lead, making meaningful contributions in your profession.
FLOURISHING PEOPLE & COMMUNITIES
Empowered to act in local and practical ways, you’ll make a difference in the communities where you live and work.
Coursework
Interested in seeing what courses you can take? Check out our course catalog!
What Will I Learn?
Accounting is the language of business. Roberts Accounting students study and master this language, becoming fluent in managing their organization’s finances.
You’ll study:
- Financial and managerial accounting
- Forensics, auditing, and income tax accounting
- Information systems
- Economics and personal finance
- Strategic management
- Organizational and personal leadership
- Marketing
- Ethics
Career Outlook
Here are just a few successes our graduates have achieved:
Internships
- Paychex
- Flaherty Salmin CPAs
- ESL Federal Credit Union
- Monro Muffler
- DeJoy, Knauf, & Blood
- Allied Financial Partners
- Heveron & Company CPAs
- Mass Mutual
- Monroe Inc.
- Mengel, Metger, Barr, and Co.
Careers
- Public Accountant
- Private (Managerial) Accountant
- For-profit or nonprofit accountant
- Controller
- Chief Financial Officer
- Fraud Auditor
- Income Tax Auditor
- Investment Analyst
- Government Auditor
- Economic Crime Investigator
- Treasurer
Graduate Schools
- Roberts Wesleyan University
- SUNY Brockport
- University of Rochester
- Syracuse University
- St. John Fisher University
Frequently Asked Questions
What certifications can I pursue with a degree in Accounting?
Accounting is “the language of business.” It involves managing, processing, analyzing, and interpreting all the financial information within a business.
Accounting involves the integration of foundational business concepts (like economics, management, marketing, and ethics) and the more technical aspects of accounting (such as data analytics, information systems, forensics, and audit and control).
How can I become an accountant?
The traditional route to becoming a CPA includes these steps:
- Earning a bachelor’s degree in accounting or business administration.
- Obtaining a master’s degree in accounting or another adjacent field, as the CPA, requires you to have 150 credit hours.
- Get accounting experience. This could be done by working as an intern in an accounting environment.
- Take the CPA exam and become a Certified Public Accountant.
A CPA is a Certified Public Accountant who has attained the proper licensure to practice accounting.
Roberts 4+1 program will result in:
- A Bachelor’s in Accounting
- A Master’s in Strategic Leadership
- The 150 credit hours to become a CPA
According to the US Bureau of Labor, the median annual wage for accountants in 2021 was $79,880. The numbers will, naturally, differ by area, business, and position.
Can I meet with a professor when I visit Roberts?
Yes! If you come to campus for an individual visit, you can meet with a professor to get an overview of the major and your questions answered.
Does Roberts Wesleyan University offer financial aid?
Yes! At Roberts, we’re dedicated to supporting you. Our Office of Student Financial Services is here to help you make the most of every financial aid opportunity available.
We provide financial assistance to 100% of our undergraduate students, so you can focus on following your calling with confidence.
