General Accounting, Financial Accounting

With a B.S. in General Accounting focused in financial accounting, you will learn the skills required to enhance your analytical and quantitative capabilities, preparing you for a career in accounting or finance.

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Key Facts

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Degree

(BS) General Accounting, Financial Accounting

Course Credits: 120

Degree Duration

4 Years :

4 Years (Direct Route)

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Start Dates

January | May | September

Degree Overview

You will also gain knowledge that will enable you to understand the business environment, business concepts and ethical responsibilities.

By selecting the General Accounting Program with a specialization in Financial Accounting, your accounting studies will be focused on financial accounting standards for both for-profit and non-for-profit enterprises, as well as state and local governments.

The B.S. in General Accounting: Financial Accounting program will enable you to sit for the Certified Management Accountant (CMA) Examination, but not the Certified Public Accountant (CPA) Examination. However, additional appropriate coursework can be completed to address the necessary CPA Examination requirements.

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Important
  • You may incur additional costs in the course of your education at the University over and above tuition fees in an academic year such as laptops, Stationary and additional resources. 

Why Study this Degree

Hands-on Experience with the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance for low income citizens (VITA) program

Get real-world experience while still in school by working on various consulting projects

Learn from an executive faculty who are leaders in their fields

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The three-floor campus was opened in 2019, offering high-tech spaces and facilities across 95,000 square feet to make your study at Mercy University an amazing experience. With easy access to transit around Manhattan, and further, it’s quick and easy to get to campus. It’s truly the bustling heart of business, culture and education on the US eastern seaboard.