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Accounting

Accounting jobs are projected to grow 6 percent through 2031, positioning it to be a high demand job in any economy. All programs are infused with analytics and the latest technology. Bentley’s accounting degree can be tailored to match a wide variety of accounting careers like assurance, taxation or IT. Depending on the path you choose, you may earn credentials from professional groups, like the Institute for Internal Auditors, along the way.

If you’re seeking to become a Certified Public Accountant (CPA), you can choose between a four-year undergraduate accounting degree or our Falcon Fast-Track program which puts you on a path to earn your graduate degree. Either way, you leave Bentley prepared to sit for the CPA exam and get to work.

By the Numbers

$74K

Accounting Median Starting Salary

Bentley University CareerEdge

100%

Accounting Job Placement Rate

Bentley University CareerEdge

90%

of Bentley students complete at least one internship

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undergraduate programs

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Environmental, Social, and Governance Issues in Financial Reporting (AC 225)

This course introduces students to sustainability reporting and ESG issues related to financial reporting and introduces students to companies’ financial, social and environmental performance measures. Students will be introduced to current sustainability frameworks, standards and commonly used metrics; compare and contrast firms’ sustainability efforts; and discuss the challenges and opportunities in adopting rigorous, universal sustainability standards.

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Professors Recognized for Curriculum Innovation

Professors receive Innovation in Accounting Education Award for course integrating business and sustainability.

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accounting student
Accounting is a growing profession and has an abundance of job opportunities, so I’ll be prepared for the future with a lot of room to grow.
Andrew Rutledge

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