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Accounting professionals work with organizations large and small across a variety of sectors and industries. There is a strong demand for general accountants, as well as financial and business analysts and specialized accountants in such areas as payroll, billing and other support functions. Employment of accountants and auditors is projected to grow 11 percent from 2014 to 2024, faster than the average for all occupations.
Eastern’s Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting provides introductory and advanced courses in financial and managerial accounting, auditing, taxation and accounting information technology and business solutions. As one of the top accounting programs in Connecticut, Eastern has one of the top CPA Exam pass rates in the state. Experience a paid internship at top Connecticut CPA firms. In addition the Accounting Major and Accounting Minor, graduates can also earn their master’s degree in Accounting with only one additional year of study at Eastern.
$83K
Annual mean wage for accountants and tax preparers
$43K - $122K
Range of wages for accountants/auditors
The Accounting Internship Program provides Eastern students opportunities for intensive fieldwork experience. Hands-on training builds upon the theoretical foundations of accounting, with students assigned to private, non-profit or public institutions to apply their classroom learning in real-world accounting experiences.
The Accounting Society encourages the professional and personal development of accounting students by enhancing their communication and organizational skills, as well as helping them develop a sense of ethical, social and public responsibility. Events include an annual Accounting Fair and the yearly Accounting Banquet.
Each spring, accounting students gain practical experience through the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program by assisting local low-income residents in filling out their tax returns.
Students who pursue undergraduate degrees in Accounting can have rewarding and successful careers in a variety of professional fields, including:
Recent Eastern students who earned a bachelor’s degree or a minor in Accounting are at the following companies:
The accounting program at Eastern hosted its annual Accounting Fair on Sept. 19, drawing a strong turnout from both firms and students alike. The event, which has been a staple at Eastern for more than 20 years, featured representatives from 25 different firms, with 54 professionals in attendance — many of whom are Eastern alumni.
More than 100 guests attended the 28th annual Accounting Banquet this April to hear from keynote speaker Alex Bancroft ’05 and honor current accounting students with scholarship awards.
Four accelerated online graduate programs designed to meet the needs of working professionals will begin at Eastern Connecticut State University in the Spring 2024 semester, with master’s degrees offered in Accounting, Management, Special Education and Applied Data Science.
