Certified Public Accounting Pathway
Certified Public Accounting Pathway
Nearly every type of organization employs accounting and finance professionals. Accounting
is not limited to just taxes. There are many types of accounting careers including:
- Auditor
- Financial Analyst
- Controller
- Chief Financial Officer(CFO)
- Forensic Accountant
- Managerial Accountant
The licensure of choice for accounting students is the CPA- Certified Public Accountant.
CPAs are licensed by the state and have undergone a rigorous qualification process.
Accounting is a respected major and by earning your CPA you can do more and earn more
than standard accountants. For CPA licensure you will need 150 total credit hours
or 30 credits over your BA or BS Accounting degree. A great and cost-effective way
of meeting this requirement is by earning your MS Finance degree at Manhattanville
University.
The MS Finance degree meets the 30 credits
The MS Finance degree meets the 30 credits over your bachelor’s degree requirement
for the CPA licensure. Earn 2 degrees in as little as 5 years.
Boosting your credentials with a master’s degree
Boosting your credentials with a master’s degree in finance will distinguish you from
your competition and position you for leadership.
Build your network and meet other finance focused students and faculty
Build your network and meet other finance focused students and faculty from a variety
of backgrounds, experience level and industries.