According to the Bureau of Statistics, employment of
accountants is expected to grow 22% by 2018. As new innovations, processes and
technology emerge, the skills students will need to excel as accounting
professionals must also reflect these changes.
Our career-oriented Accounting program prepares students for
diversified positions in the field of accounting. The strong concentration on
accounting topics in the curriculum is enhanced with the integration of
appropriate business and general education courses. In addition, students learn
critical skills such as the importance of understanding and grasping accounting
knowledge domestically and globally, quantitative analysis, teamwork, and
critical thinking.
At Peirce, these skills are taught to students by
academically and professionally qualified faculty dedicated and committed to
student-centered learning. A forward-leaning model, coursework is student
outcome-focused, relevant to the marketplace, and offered in an accelerated
format fully online or on campus to meet the needs of today’s busy
professionals. In addition, career development services, instructional
infrastructure, and academic supportive services available to all students.
After completing the program, graduates will meet the
accounting credit hour education requirements to sit for the Certified Public
Accountant (CPA) examination, though there are additional requirements before
the license is granted. Peirce offers a
Graduate Scholars program to eligible undergraduate students allowing them to
complete six graduate credits that can be applied to both undergraduate and
graduate levels, a great benefit for accounting scholars pursuing the total 150
credit hours required for the CPA.
Peirce graduates have found employment in all areas of
accounting, performing various supervisory, analytical and other challenging
functions in organizations such as:
- Government agencies
- Small to medium size
companies
- Public accountancy
- Graduate studies
While accounting is not for everyone, those who thrive in
such an orderly, data-driven profession can enjoy a financially,
professionally, and personally rewarding career. Peirce College Accounting
degree program is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools
and Programs (ACBSP), a testament of its top quality.