Program Overview
Credits: 126
Our Accounting program offers you a comprehensive and adaptable education designed for aspiring accountants and financial professionals. Whether you envision a career in a big accounting firm, a small practice, or even starting your own business, this curriculum ensures you’ll be equipped to handle the complexities of the financial world after graduation as you pursue your specific career aspirations.
As a student at NU, you’ll learn about the accounting process in small interactive classes as you work one-on-one with our faculty, a distinctive group of internationally recognized instructors and seasoned professionals. You’ll also have opportunities to minor in fraud examination and/or data analytics, prepare for the CPA exam, or apply to become an Accelerated Scholars to earn your graduate degree on a much quicker timeline.


Accelerated Scholars
We allow students to earn your bachelor’s in Business Administration after three years, and a master’s in four years. One year of public accounting experience and the successful completion of the CPA exam are required for CPA certification.
Expert Faculty and Mentorship
All members of the Accounting faculty are CPAs, licensed professionals, and/or doctrinally trained in the accounting field. Many of our faculty members hold other professional credentials as well.
Community Involvement
Through our award-winning Voluntary Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program, you’ll have direct connections and a positive impact on the local community.


"Niagara has helped me cultivate the career path I'm on. It's also helped me make big decisions on where I want to go and who I want to be in life."Michael Vongphachanh, ‘23, M.S. Finance '24 Staff Accountant, The Bonadio Group
Discovery Awaits
What You’ll Study at Niagara University
Our Accounting department provides a variety of options for you to earn a degree in accounting, including several pathways for students studying in the undergraduate program.
- Four year BBA undergraduate degree in accounting;
- Accelerated 4+1 BBA/MSA graduate degree in professional accountancy
- Accelerated 3+1 BBA/MSA graduate degree in professional accountancy
Once you graduate with your BBA in Accounting, you’ll be qualified for entry-level positions in all areas of the accounting profession, including public accounting, management accounting, government, and not-for-profit organizations.


Find Your Best Self
Knowledge, Experience, and Skill Development
Critical problem-solving ability
Confidence to pass the CPA, CMA, CGMA, and other exams
Data analysis
Practical experience with management, accounting, government, and non-profit organizations
Explore This Minor!
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Pursuing a minor can enhance your academic experience and broaden your expertise beyond your major field of study. The minor coursework is designed to provide foundational knowledge and specialized skills to diversity your academic credentials and future opportunities. Explore coursework for a minor in this program!

Opportunities
- Study Abroad opportunities
- Beta Alpha Psi Honor Society
- Accounting Society
Careers
- Auditing
- Fraud Examination
- Tax Planning & Preparation
- Data Analytics
- Financial Operations
- Median salary for Accountants and Auditors $79,880 per year according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

Ready to Apply?
Filling out an application is easy!
NU offers rolling admissions, which means that you can apply at any time for the upcoming semester. Applications are reviewed as they come in, and students are typically notified of an admission decision in 3-4 weeks. What’s stopping you?
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Dr. Ian Burt, CPA
Accounting Department Chair
Assistant Professor of Accounting
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