Professor
Department Chairperson
Accounting, BBA
Pace University’s BBA in Accounting degree, offered in the heart of New York City, provides a comprehensive foundation in accounting with concentrations in forensic accounting, internal auditing, and customizable options. This AACSB-accredited accounting bachelor’s degree prepares students for the CPA exam and other specialized credentials, setting you up for success in top accounting careers.
Location
New York City
Westchester
Number of Credits
128
Start Date
Fall, Spring
F1 Visa Eligible
Yes
STEM Designated Program
No
Earn Your Accounting Degree in the Heart of New York
Stand out in the competitive world of accounting with a Bachelor of Business Administration degree in Accounting from Pace University’s Lubin School of Business, one of fewer than 2% of business schools worldwide accredited by the AACSB for both business and accounting. This program is designed to prepare you for CPA certification while equipping you with in-depth knowledge of financial management, auditing, and taxation.
With access to cutting-edge tools, internships with leading firms, and mentorship from expert faculty, Pace helps ensure that graduates are prepared to make an immediate impact and excel in the world of accounting.
A strong network of alumni and corporate partners support students in gaining access to exclusive opportunities—often leading to careers at Big Four accounting firms, Fortune 100 companies, the Federal Reserve, and the New York Stock Exchange.
$99,090
average salary for accounting professionals in New York State (Source: O*NET)
93%
of Lubin's class of 2023 bachelor's graduates are employed or continuing their education or service (Source: Pace University Career Services)
Top 12%
best colleges for accounting and finance in New York in 2023 (Source: Niche.com)
Our Curriculum
You can earn Pace's BBA in Accounting degree with 128 credits, typically completed in about four years. This flexible and fast-tracked program offers a broad-based course of study in accounting, preparing students for careers in accounting and related fields.
Take Courses Like…
- ACC 203: Financial Accounting
- MGT 150: Managerial and Organizational Concepts
- ACC 319: Cost Accounting
A Note on CPA Requirements
Students who plan to take the CPA exam should be aware of the specific educational requirements for the state in which they intend to sit for the exam. Visit the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy website (NASBA) for specific requirements in each state. The state of New York currently requires 120 hours of college level education and at least one course covering each of the following (see website NASBA/NYS):
- Financial accounting, at the upper division and beyond introductory level,
- Cost or management accounting,
- Taxation,
- Audit and attestation, at the upper division.
The courses required for the BBA in Accounting program with appropriate elective courses in auditing (ACC 461), taxation, and business law will satisfy the requirements to take the CPA exam in New York.
The CPA licensure however requires a total of 150 hours (33 in accounting) of education, in addition to passing the exam and gaining practice experiences. The requirements for the BBA in Accounting program do not satisfy all requirements for CPA licensure. Students can earn additional credits by joining one of the graduate programs at Pace (e.g., MS Accounting, MBA Accounting, or MS Accounting Data Analytics and Technologies) to satisfy CPA licensure requirements in education.
Students who are interested in completing all 150 credits of CPA licensure requirements in one step can consider the following programs:
- BBA Public Accounting
- Combined BBA/MBA Public Accounting
- Combined BBA Public Accounting/MS Financial Management
- Combined BBA Public Accounting/MS Taxation
Top 2%
Did You Know?
Lubin has has been awarded dual accreditation in business and accounting by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) International, an elite distinction shared by fewer than 2% of business schools in the world
Careers
Graduates of the BBA in Accounting program work for Big Four accounting firms, Fortune 100 companies, the Federal Reserve, and the New York Stock Exchange, among many other enterprises.
As a Pace student, you’ll have the opportunity to connect with our robust career services team to develop a career plan that best fits your goals.
Our graduates are prepared for jobs like:
- Financial Analyst
- Forensic Accountant
- Internal Auditor
- Management Consultant
- Management Accountant
- Public Accountant
Where Pace Graduates are Employed
- Bank of New York Mellon
- Chaser Brand
- Citigroup
- Deloitte
- EY
- Friedman LLP
- Geller & Company
- Gibbs and Cox Marine Solutions
- Gryphon Strategies
- JPMorgan Chase & Co.
- KPMG
- PwC
- RSM
- W.B. Mason
- Malesardi, Quackenbush, Swift & Company, LLC
Featured Faculty
Distinguished Professor
Schaeberle Professor of Accounting
Professor
Admission and Financial Aid
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- February 15: Regular Decision
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For the 2024–2025 academic year, full-time undergraduate tuition is $51,382. However, many students pay significantly less due to our generous merit scholarships, which offer up to $33,000 annually, as well as need-based scholarships, grants, on-campus employment opportunities, and loans. Pace is more affordable than you think. Financial assistance can come from many places, including scholarships, grants, on-campus employment, and loans.
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Top 6%
Did You Know?
Pace is ranked in the top 6% nationally for return on investment (Source: The Georgetown University Center on Education and the Workforce)
Contact Us
Admission Contact
Office of Undergraduate Admission
New York City: (212) 346-1323
Westchester: (914) 773-3746
Email: undergradadmission@pace.edu
Departmental Contact
Charles Tang, PhD
Email: ytang@pace.edu