Accounting Major
Accounting has long been one of Stonehill’s most popular majors and one that attracts many of the Northeast’s best students.
Accountants defined as much by character as business acumen
Our accounting majors gain not only exceptional skills and experiences, but also a moral compass and sense of compassion that sets them apart.
Program Overview
An accounting degree from Stonehill's Department of Accounting & Taxation prepares students for any number of challenging careers in a wide range of responsible positions in business, government and nonprofit organizations, including:
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
- Controller
- Accounting manager
- Internal auditor
- Forensic accountant
The Curriculum
We offer a broad-based accounting curriculum that educates the whole person, fosters lifelong learning and produces highly sought-after graduates. Companies that employ our accounting graduates often say their decision was based on our students’ wide portfolio of skills.
We produce critical thinkers and effective communicators who can adapt to an ever-changing business environment.
Sample Courses
First-Year Business Experience
Introduction to Data Analytics
Corporate Financial Reporting
Business Ethics: Moral Perspectives and Business Decisions
Where Our Graduates Work
Stonehill’s accounting graduates go on to work at a range of notable organizations. Continue exploring where Stonehill graduates work.
By the Numbers
Stonehill graduates benefit from a strong academic foundation and access to an extensive suite of experiential learning opportunities. The result this year is that within six months of graduating, 97 percent of Class of 2022 accounting majors were employed or accepted into graduate school.
The median salary of a Stonehill accounting student in the Class of 2022, six months after graduating.
The placement rate for Stonehill accounting students in the Class of 2022, six months after graduating
At Stonehill, professors focus on building in students the most important qualities that businesses look for so that we stand out.
Pair Your Degree with a Master’s Degree
Partnerships & Special Programs
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Graduates of our Accounting Program hone their skills in the industry’s biggest firms and often use that experience to launch a sweeping array of successful business endeavors.
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