Accounting

Faculty

Douglas M. Boyle, D.B.A., C.P.A., C.M.A., Chair, Ph.D. in Accounting Director
James F. Boyle, D.B.A., C.P.A., Master in Accountancy Director
Jeh-Hyun Cho, Ph.D.
Andrew J. Gregorowicz, Ph.D.
Richard C. O’Hara, M.B.A., C.F.A., C.M.A.
Daniel P. Mahoney, Ph.D., C.P.A., C.F.E., C.M.A.
Amanda S. Marcy, Ph.D., C.P.A.
Linda Mlodzienski, C.P.A.
David Salerno, Ph.D., C.P.A.
Ashley L. Stampone, Ph.D., C.P.A.

Overview

In today’s ever-expanding world of international commerce, it is important to be fluent in the language of business and technology. Indeed, accounting is defined as “the language of business.” Today’s accounting professionals are in great demand, and new and exciting niches, including fraud examination/forensic accounting and accounting analytics, are developing within the profession. In short, there has never been a better – or more exciting – time to consider a career in accounting.

The Accounting Department at The University of Scranton strives for continuous improvement so that the program responds to the changing needs and demands of the global business world. Program options include:

the traditional four-year Bachelor of Science degree,
a combined Bachelor of Science/Master of Accountancy degree that can be completed within as few as four academic years,
a four or five-year combined Bachelor of Science/Master of Business Administration degree,
a minor in accounting ,
a minor in forensic accounting ,
a minor in business analytics ,
and a minor in finance .

Within the four-year program and the combined BS/Master programs, students may opt to complete a variety of tracks including Forensic Accounting, Accounting Analytics or General Accounting, and minors such as Business Analytics, and Finance.

The success of the University’s accounting graduates is demonstrated by their job placements. Alumni are employed by Big Four, regional and local public accounting firms and by many notable firms in private industry, as well as by governmental and not-for-profit organizations. Qualified students have opportunities for on-the-job training through internships.

Affiliated Programs

For information on International Business, a program affiliated with the Department of Accounting, visit International Business, BS .

Course Information

Courses for Accounting are listed under the prefixes ACC and ACC/IB . For more information these and all courses offered, visit our Course Descriptions page.

Click here for information on the Accelerated Master’s Degree and Combined Baccalaureate/Master’s Degree Programs .

For more information about the Accounting department, visit its website.