Accounting, B.S.
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Make a calculated business decision with a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting.
Why Study Accounting?
Connect one-on-one with faculty, fellow students, and other professionals through classroom instruction, hands-on learning, and internships:
- Prepare for the Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and/or Certified Management Accountant (CMA) exams.
- Participate in Pennsylvania Institute of Certified Public Accountants (PICPA) or Institute of Management Accountants’ affiliates.
- Learn to create a professional portfolio, an effective marketing tool when applying for employment and attending interviews.
- Gain practical experience during various internship opportunities.
- First year students accepted on a full-time basis into the accounting program may be eligible to receive scholarships up to $15,000, including the Professional Accounting Scholarship awarded at $4,000 per academic year.
Successful Giant: Kylie Smith '22
“Pursuing my bachelor’s degree in accounting at Keystone College is one of the best decisions I have ever made.
Unlike many of my friends at larger universities, I was never just a number at Keystone. My professors knew me by name and were always willing to offer support and guidance. As a senior, I was able to secure a part-time job as a Credit Analyst at a local bank while continuing my studies.
When I graduated in December of 2022, I transitioned seamlessly into a full-time role. I’ve been working at a bank for almost three years now. I attribute my success to the quality education I received at Keystone and to the accounting faculty who went above and beyond to give me the foundation I needed to be successful in my career.”
Contact
Kevin Vinson, CMA
Program Director
570-945-8430
kevin.vinson@keystone.edu
Program
The Department of Business, Management, and Technology at Keystone College has received specialized accreditation for its business program(s) through the International Accreditation Council for Business Education (IACBE) located at 11960 Quivira Road in Overland Park, Kansas, USA. For a list of accredited programs please view our IACBE member status page.
What can I do with a degree in accounting?
Career Options
- Certified Management Accountant
- Financial Manager
- Forensic Accountant
- Health Care (Accountant, Financial Manager)
- Internal Auditor
- IRS or FBI Agent
- Tax Manager
Employers
- Bank of America
- Cawley, Johnson & Sanders, PC
- IG Design Group Americas, Inc.
- Kriger Construction, Inc.
- PCS Retirement
Program Goals
- Solve accounting problems by evaluating facts, challenging assumptions, employing process skills.
- Interpret business information through financial statements, summaries, and associated notes.
- Produce a research paper on a variety of accounting topics for members of the Accounting Advisory Board to evaluate.
- Practice the core values defining the accounting profession including integrity, competency, life-long learning, ethical behavior, and commitment to excellence.
Exceptional experiences.
Giant outcomes.
12:1
Keystone student-to-faculty ratio
6%
increase in jobs over the next 10 years
$73,560
Median annual salary for accounting careers
Amazing opportunities—on campus and beyond
From internships and experiential learning opportunities to travel and conferences, you’ll have many opportunities to conduct real-world experiences, work with your peers and mentors in your chosen field, and learn first-hand the latest skills to succeed in the real world.
Internships
Students will acquire leadership and management skills, professional growth and personal fulfillment that can’t be gained in the classroom. All Accounting majors complete an internship of 6 credits.
Connections
Over 30 student-run clubs and organizations, including the FBLA organization, FBLA Collegiate, and the Hospitality Business Management Club, are available and are a wonderful way to meet people, travel, learn about different subjects, and gain valuable leadership opportunities.
Be Involved
When you become a Giant, you will enjoy campus life in a passionate, close-knit community…a family. Keystone College comes together in many different ways with 18 Division III sports, a variety of student events, 276 acres to explore, and various ways to learn both inside and outside of the classroom.
“Keystone really helped prepare me for what I do on a daily basis. The faculty is excellent and every professor makes sure you are well-versed in the most current practices in the field.”
Jenny Davis, Class of 2016
Featured Faculty
Patricia Davis, PhD
Kassandra Ford, M.Acc
Brenda Lidy
Laura Little, DBA
Ronda Schiavone, MBA
Kevin Vinson
You Belong at Keystone
Become part of the Keystone family!