Long Island Accounting Department

Long Island Accounting Department

Accounting provides endless opportunities for a rewarding career. Get ready.

If you're interested in learning the skills and knowledge required for the fast-paced business world, an accounting degree from St. Joseph's University, New York is the perfect starting point. That’s because accountants are needed in every industry as well as in the government sector and the non-profit world.

At SJNY, our business and accounting courses will provide you with the technical expertise while our liberal arts courses will help develop essential critical thinking and communication skills—a combination that’s in high demand with today’s employers.  

In fact, employment opportunities for accountants are projected to grow by five percent between 2024 and 2034, a rate faster than the average for all occupations, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Students at SJNY’s Long Island campus expand their education beyond the classroom—through valuable internships as well as a robust global study program that offers credit-earning learning experiences around the world.

Rebecca Demonaco ’23, MBA ’24
Staff Accountant, Sheehan Accountants and Advisors

“My time at St. Joseph’s definitely gave me the knowledge and basis of what I needed to be an accountant, and I love that I’ve been able to use everything that I’ve learned in the field at Sheehan.”

The Long Island Accounting Experience

Rewarding Internships: Our accounting students have completed internships at national and regional CPA firms such as Deloitte LLP, PricewaterhouseCoopers and Sheehan and Company, as well as leading businesses and government agencies.

 

Fast-Track Your MBA: At SJNY, you can complete your B.S. in Accounting and an MBA in five years, which will save you time and money. 

 

Career Opportunities: Accounting majors can work in forensic accounting, public accounting, auditing, taxation, financial planning and consulting, and those with advanced degrees can climb the corporate ladder, taking on roles like chief financial officer (CFO) or chief operating officer (COO).

Accounting Programs

Accounting Major
The first step toward a rewarding career in accounting.

A degree in accounting from St. Joseph's University, New York will provide the knowledge and skills necessary for a variety of rewarding careers, including forensic accounting, public accounting, auditing, taxation, managerial and corporate accounting, financial planning, government and not-for-profit accounting, information technology and consulting.

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Accounting Minor
A perfect complement to degrees in business, criminal justice and beyond.

This 18-credit minor helps to develop a student’s accounting and analytical skills, preparing them for a distinguished professional career in many fields. Combine the accounting minor with business administration for careers in civil service; or criminal justice to help investigate white collar crime or Medicaid fraud; or mathematics for a career in financial services.

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Accounting B.S./MBA Dual Degree
Save time and money by fast-tracking an advanced degree.

Graduate ready for a career of impact with a dual degree that combines the B.S. in Accounting with an MBA. You will develop specialized business competencies by learning about leadership and managerial development, operations and quality management and strategic human resources management. 

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Accounting B.S./MBA in Accounting Dual Degree
Graduate with accounting acumen that sets you apart.

Our dual B.S./MBA in Accounting meets New York State’s Certified Public Accountant license requirements and prepares individuals for careers in public accounting. You will have a strong foundation in financial and forensic accounting, auditing and taxation and will develop your skillset with courses ranging from leadership and managerial development to advanced auditing.

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Accounting, B.S./M.S. in Management with a Concentration in Human Resources Management Dual Degree
Develop critical skills in accounting and leadership.

This dual degree marries accounting with human resources management, critical areas for every business and government agency. Develop skills in managerial performance and learn how to apply theoretical and quantitative knowledge to everyday business situations. Courses also emphasize ethical behavior and social responsibility.

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Accounting, B.S./M.S. in Management with a Concentration in Organizational Management Dual Degree
Become a manager with strategic vision.

Organizational management—the planning, organizing and controlling of resources—is the foundation for success in the competitive world of business. This dual degree will prepare you for leadership in accounting as well as strategic planning, performance evaluation and resource allocation. 

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