Bachelor of Science [B.S] [Accounting] From West Chester University

For the accounting major, the department prepares students to be professional accountants by providing the skills and knowledge necessary to perform competitively on national certification examinations, and to be proficient in performing a wide variety of accounting-related tasks in both public accounting and industry, as well as assume leadership roles in accounting and business.

The department prepares accounting graduates to:

• Understand basic accounting concepts
• Critically analyze accounting problems and develop solutions
• Use quantitative methods and technology to analyze accounting problems
• Effectively communicate information of an accounting nature through written and oral presentation
• Effectively interact with others as part of a team
• Understand the importance of ethical decision making in accounting
• Understand the impact of globalization on accounting

The Department of Accounting offers a full program of accounting courses designed to prepare a student for entrance into the fields of public, private, or governmental accounting. Students successfully completing the curriculum should be adequately prepared to take the Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and Certified Management Accountant (CMA) examinations.