The Accounting program has earned an international reputation for the high quality of its courses and the success of its graduates. The Accounting Department is part of the Richard J. Wehle School of Business and is accredited by the prestigious Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB). In addition, as a Jesuit institution, all Canisius students take a strong core of courses that emphasizes writing skills, logic and breadth of knowledge about the human experience. The Jesuit tradition of developing both intellect and character translates into accounting professionals who concern themselves with not only the financial health of an organization but also its professional integrity and its contribution to society as a whole.
There are five tracks that prospective accounting majors can pursue which prepare students for success in today's ever-changing business environment. They are:
- BS/MBA in Accounting
- BA/MBA in Professional Accounting
- BS in Professional Accounting
- BS in Accounting (120-hour program)
- BS in Accounting Information Systems (AIS)
All accounting courses are taught by full-time faculty members who get to know their students personally. Accounting majors at Canisius benefit from the department's close ties with business leaders in the city of Buffalo, who often provide internship opportunities, permanent jobs and valuable advice. Special programs bring students together with successful practicing accountants.
The Profession
Accountants are trained professionals who prepare and analyze financial information essential in the management, control and evaluation of business enterprises, government agencies and not-for-profit entities. Accounting information systems blends accounting and information system technology to meet the rapidly developing technology needs in all sectors of the economy.
The field of accounting is wide and diverse. Accounting provides the measures of economic activity for our nation, for our society and for our individual lives; it is the language of business. Accountants enjoy high starting salaries and excellent employment opportunities. They interact on a constant basis with chief executive officers, financial executives, lawyers, bankers and government agencies.