Bachelor of Science - Accounting

How is the financial success of a company determined? What do investors need to know when deciding whether to invest in a business? Professionals refer to accounting reports and consult with accountants for the information they need to make strategic business decisions. A degree in accounting will prepare you for a rewarding career in industry, public, governmental or non-profit accounting.

PSU’s accounting professors bring years of professional accounting experience into the classroom. They will guide you toward your career path, whether your goal is to become a CPA or work within a business.

The BS in Accounting prepares graduates for many careers in industry, public, governmental or non-profit accounting. Students are encouraged to seek certification as a management accountant (CMA) or public accountant (CPA) upon graduation. Graduates of the Accounting program are well prepared for entry into the accounting profession and have the background needed to advance into high-level management and finance positions.

Plymouth State University is a regional comprehensive university offering a rich, student-focused learning environment with an enrollment of approximately 4,300 undergraduate and approximately 3,000 graduate students. The 170-acre campus offers a New England classic look combined with up-to-date facilities, including the Lamson Library and Learning Commons; the Boyd Science Center; Langdon Woods, a LEED-certified, environmentally conscious residence hall; and PSU’s newest addition, a Welcome Center and Ice Arena.

Founded in 1871 as a teacher training school, Plymouth State University is part of the University System of New Hampshire and accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges.

Located in central New Hampshire at the gateway to the White Mountains and the Lakes Region in the quaint town of Plymouth, PSU is within minutes of ski resorts, lakes, and parks and only two hours from Boston.