Accounting

 

Overview

Accounting is a dynamic field and students are provided with up to date developments in the industry. Accounting provides a vast array of employment possibilities including specialties such as management accounting, cost accounting, tax accounting, financial analysis, mergers & acquisition work, forensic accounting and auditing.

Alvernia accounting majors prepare for careers in industry and/or public accounting and are encouraged to consider obtaining a Certified Management Accountant (CMA) or Certified Public Accountant (CPA) certification at the completion of their course work. Students have also prepared to obtain the Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) designation.