圣约翰大学

Accountants offer the knowledge and perspective to help businesses measure financial results, improve business processes, and comply with the Internal Revenue Code. Accounting professionals provide the investing public assurance on the fair presentation of financial information and on the soundness of companies’ internal systems and processes; serve as consultants on the design and implementation of the most effective and efficient financial and operating systems; and provide insights on business transactions to help minimize tax consequences.

The 120-credit bachelor’s program in accounting provides the knowledge, skills, and experience needed to prepare you for virtually any role in this increasingly challenging and exciting profession.

Academic Outcomes

With a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting, students are prepared for rewarding careers. They are able to

• Demonstrate an understanding of broad business competencies and apply business knowledge, skills, and values effectively in a variety of settings.
• Assess, analyze, and manage risk using appropriate frameworks, professional judgment, and skepticism for effective business management.
• Identify and apply appropriate, reliable, and verifiable measurements to analyze data for a given purpose and intended use.
• Identify the appropriate content and communicate clearly and objectively to the intended audience, the work performed and the results as governed by professional standards, required by law, or dictated by the business environment.
• Identify, access, and apply relevant professional frameworks, standards, and guidance, as well as other information for analysis, and to make informed decisions.
• Identify the appropriate businesses processes and system(s), related frameworks, and controls to assist in the design and use of systems for efficient and effective operations.
• Identify and utilize relevant technology and tools to analyze data, efficiently and effectively perform assigned tasks, as well as support other competencies.
• Actively listen and effectively deliver information in multiple formats tailored to the intended audience.
• Demonstrate an understanding of professional responsibility, ethical obligations, social awareness, and the Vincentian value of service.