Accounting is the language of business. It is used to communicate financial and other information to people, organizations and governments.

Quinnipiac University boasts one of the oldest programs of its kind in Connecticut. Our Accounting program has produced successful graduates who are CPAs, controllers, senior auditors and entrepreneurs.

The academic phase of the program involves basic accounting and financial processes, management, business theory and tax law.

Quinnipiac also sponsors internships in public accounting firms and offers a cooperative work-study program with the Internal Revenue Service.

Our students find satisfying careers in public accounting, industry, government and academia. Entry level accountants work as staff accountants in public accounting firms, internal auditors, cost and financial analysts in industry, as well as IRS agents. With more experience, an accountant can become a partner in a public accounting firm, or a controller or chief financial officer in a corporate organization.

Most accounting students continue their education in master’s degree programs or in professional education courses. Many entrepreneurs have benefited from a strong accounting background.