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Success in numbers.
From manufacturing to government, from nonprofit to private industry, a degree in accounting opens career doors in almost any employment sector. Accountants understand and speak the language of business.
Accountants are more than number crunchers; they are innovators who chart strategic paths. Accountants are essential to the bottom line. Preparing students to excel in this growing field is the foundation of the Bachelor of Science in Accounting program within Piedmont's Walker College of Business.
You might assume that all accounting programs are the same. That assumption just doesn’t add up – especially at Piedmont. Students participate in simulations and gain practical knowledge from Piedmont's experienced accounting faculty.
The goal of accounting is to record, report, and interpret economic and financial data for use by decision-makers. While the “what” may sound rather straightforward, it is the “how” that makes Piedmont’s program stand out.
Our program emphasizes integrity and ethics. With instruction from experienced faculty members, students learn to effectively communicate with accountants and non-accountants alike. Most important, students learn how to be both team players and leaders.
Transitions seamlessly to Piedmont’s MBA
Designed to help students meet all CPA exam educational requirements
Classes delivered in person; day and evening options available
Covers all major CPA exam content
Helps students secure opportunities to meet CPA exam requirements
Highly experienced faculty members with professional backgrounds
Four-Plus-One Master of Business Administration
To become licensed Certified Public Accountants, students must meet strict education, examination, and experience requirements. Piedmont's Bachelor of Science in Accounting program has been designed to quickly and efficiently prepare students for the professional world.
To become a licensed CPA, students must have completed 150 college credit hours, including 30 upper-level accounting credit hours. (CPA requirements vary slightly from state to state. Piedmont assists accounting students in understanding and meeting licensure requirements in their intended state of practice.)
Students in Piedmont's Bachelor of Science in Accounting program are able to seamlessly transition into the Master of Business Administration, earning two degrees in just five years.
Students who complete the MBA will have satisfied the CPA exam's educational requirements. Best of all, Piedmont ensures that all major CPA exam content is covered during a student's course of study. What this means for you: You will graduate from Piedmont with two degrees and ready to pass the CPA exam.
Piedmont's Bachelor of Science in Accounting includes all necessary prerequisites for upper-level coursework, making it an ideal choice even for students who intend to complete their graduate work at another institution.
Gain Experience Through Piedmont's Industry Partnerships
To be eligible for CPA licensure, students must also complete a certain number of professional working hours. Piedmont University maintains close partnerships with firms throughout Georgia, all of which are ready, willing, and eager to provide students with professional opportunities.
Piedmont works closely with accounting students to understand their interests and aspirations, then direct them to professional opportunities that align perfectly with their life goals.
Personal, Flexible Education
Students in the Bachelor of Science in Accounting program benefit from Piedmont's small class sizes – the average class size is 12 – and the ability to forge meaningful relationships with their instructors, classmates, the material, and themselves.
Courses are delivered in-person on the Demorest campus. Day and evening classes are available, allowing students to complete the program while balancing their other responsibilities.
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What can I do with a degree in ACCOUNTING?
Piedmont students have gone on to pursue careers as:
- Certified Public Accountants
- Accounting Clerks
- Accounts Payable/Receivable
- Real Estate Appraisers
- Tax Preparers
- Tax Accountants
- Payroll Accountants
- Comptroller/Financial Controllers
- Budget Analysts
- Accounting Information System Specialists
- Certified Management Accountants
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