Accounting, B.S.

Program Summary

Develop Faithful Character and Master Accounting Skills

Do you want to use the gifts God gave you to make an impact? Become a trustworthy accounting professional earning your bachelor’s degree in Accounting.

Learn to master critical thinking, become a character-driven leader, and develop an unshakable code of ethics.

You’ll graduate prepared to sit for your Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Certificate in Managerial Accounting (CMA) exam. Join our 4+1 program to become qualified for your NYS CPA Licensure and earn a master’s degree in leadership.

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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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Early Sophomore year, I fell in love with God and my life changed significantly. [The] people and opportunities at Roberts have been essential to this growth.

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How Much Will I Pay?

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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

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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.

Courses and Requirements

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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
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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

Is the Accounting program accredited?

Yes, the Accounting program at Roberts Wesleyan University is fully accredited, ensuring that it meets rigorous quality standards. Our accreditation demonstrates a commitment to delivering a high-quality educational experience that supports your professional development and career goals.

The School of Business at Roberts Wesleyan University has received specialized accreditation for its business program(s) through the International Accreditation Council for Business Education (IACBE) located at 11960 Quivira Road in Overland Park, Kansas, USA. For a list of accredited programs please view our IACBE member status page.

Public Disclosure Statement.

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.

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).

The traditional route to becoming a CPA includes these steps:

  1. Earning a bachelor’s degree in accounting or business administration. 
  2. Obtaining a master’s degree in accounting or another adjacent field, as the CPA, requires you to have 150 credit hours. 
  3. Get accounting experience. This could be done by working as an intern in an accounting environment.
  4. 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.

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.

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.