Bachelor of Science in Accounting

The Bachelor of Science in Accounting is designed to serve students who are interested in pursuing future careers as professional accountants regardless of their chosen field or certification in public, private, nonprofit, and/or governmental accounting services. The program provides the foundation of core competencies, theoretical and technical body of knowledge in the content areas of Accounting, general business, and liberal arts and general education requirements.

Upon completion of the full program, a student is eligible to take the CPA exam* without a master’s degree.

*Our program is designed with the New York/ New Jersey CPA Exam requirements in mind. These requirements are similar in most states but are subject to change. Each of the 50 states or jurisdictions has its own set of fees and CPA Exam Requirements for education, residency, and age. It is the student’s responsibility to research her particular state's requirements to ensure this program meets her needs. For details on requirements in your state or jurisdiction, visit the American Institute of CPAs at aicpa.org and nasba.org.

We are proud to have partnered with The University of Mount Saint Vincent (UMSV), a highly ranked university in NYS, featuring an outstanding undergraduate Accounting department. Among the five oldest universities in New York City, UMSV offers more than 70 nationally recognized programs, including a full array of majors and minors in the sciences and mathematics, the humanities, arts, and social sciences, and professional preparation in accounting, business, communication, education, and nursing.

The University of Mt. St. Vincent is regionally accredited, which means that their degrees are accepted by graduate programs nationwide. Students have used the bachelor’s degree earned at UMSV for admittance into master’s programs in a wide variety of colleges. For specific information about UMSV’s accreditation, please see here.

According to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics, the employment of accountants and auditors is projected to grow 6 percent from 2018 to 2028, about as fast as the average for all occupations. In general, the employment growth of accountants and auditors is expected to be closely tied to the health of the overall economy. As the economy grows, more workers should be needed to prepare and examine financial records.

The entire degree program and CPA track can be completed in under two years. To be eligible to sit for the CPA exam, a student must accumulate 150 credit hours of education. If a student needs to decelerate or decides she no longer wishes to pursue a CPA credential, she can still graduate with a 126-credit BS in Accounting degree.

Yes. Up to 39 seminary credits may be accepted toward the degree program.

Although UMSV offers a Master’s degree in accounting, this program consists of undergraduate coursework only but will allow you to sit for the CPA exam without a master’s degree. This format was chosen because of the numerous benefits it offers. These benefits include a significantly reduced cost and increased possibility for financial aid. Your enrollment advisor will be glad to explain the benefits to you. Students who wish to enroll in a master’s program may do so upon graduating from their bachelor’s program.

UMSV and SPU pride themselves on offering superior education along with outstanding student support in a culturally sensitive environment. They are understanding of the unique requirements and religious sensitivities of the students recruited by Sara Schenirer and have worked diligently to accommodate our requests to ensure an environment suitable for Bais Yaakov graduates.

For students and parents alike, the world of college and degrees can be confusing, costly, and difficult to navigate. We pride ourselves on the high-quality educational institutions we partner with, all of whom offer an accredited degree, uncompromised environment, and first-rate faculty. Most of all, we provide exceptional warmth and support to every single UMSV and SPU student at Sara Schenirer. We work diligently to offer personal guidance to each student and help ensure their success and timely graduation.

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• A 3-credit Statistics prerequisite is required for acceptance into the program, which must be completed prior to the start of the semester. Your coordinator will notify you about how to earn these credits at your interview (if applicable).