This program would satisfy the 150-hour (five year) requirement to sit for the CPA examination. It would also provide in-depth preparation beyond the?B.B.A. in accounting?for other certification examinations?or for those who desire additional preparation in a specific area of accounting.

The accounting field can be a rewarding career. Students majoring in accounting learn more than taxes or principles. Today's accountants are business advisors? and information specialists. This broad training permits accountants to move into diverse professions requiring knowledge of accounting information to evaluate financial activities of organizations. Careers in accounting include public,? government and not-for-profit accounting. Other careers include auditing, tax specialist, consulting among others.

An accounting major is an excellent background for any career in business. Many accounting graduates advance from accounting positions to more senior positions because of their ability to understand business issues. SVSU's Professional Accountancy degree meets the minimum requirements for graduates to take the CPA examination. Careers in accounting include public, government and not-for-profit accounting. Other careers include auditing, tax specialist, consulting among others.

The College of Business & Management is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business, AACSB-International. Only 25% of business colleges nation-wide are so recognized.