Bachelor of Science [B.S] [Information Systems Audit and Control] From Bentley University

Our Accounting degree is well established as one of the best accounting programs in the country — in fact, we were founded in 1917 as the Bentley School of Accounting and Finance. We start by giving you a firm understanding of accounting principles and practices, and then teach you how they are applied in the real world.

We have plenty of opportunities for specialization; you can structure your curriculum to focus on any number of key areas:

• Cost accounting
• External or internal auditing
• Financial accounting
• Information technology

Regardless of the emphasis you choose, our accounting program gives you a core of technical knowledge that provides you with a complete understanding of the design, implementation and review of a fully automated accounting system.

There are plenty of opportunities for well-paid, entry-level positions and rapid advancement in the accounting field, whether in the public, private or nonprofit sectors.

With an Accounting degree, you’ll have diverse options — you can do everything from crunch numbers for top companies at a public accounting firm, work with small business owners as a CPA, or even build cases against white-collar criminals as a forensic accountant for the FBI.

Specific positions you can pursue include:

• Certified public accountant
• Control accountant
• Cost accountant
• Fund accountant