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Ranked in the top 4% in the nation by College Factual, Bryant’s Accounting program prepares you to excel through real-world learning experiences and solid preparation for major professional exams.
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Exceptional Outcomes
Bryant’s renowned Accounting program equips students with the experience and confidence to excel in thriving careers and leadership positions at global businesses, government agencies, and nonprofit organizations.
Kasey Thomas ’24
Kasey Thomas ’24
Majors:
Accounting, Economics
Outcome:
Audit Assistant, Deloitte
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“People think accountants are boring. None of the professors at Bryant are like that. The Accounting Department is willing to help their students, because the process of becoming an accountant isn’t easy. They’re very supportive and helpful, and that really stands out to me.”
Zachary Zambarano ’23
Zachary Zambarano ’23
Majors:
Accounting, Politics and Law
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Tax Staff Member, Citrin Cooperman
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“Bryant truly helped me develop my passion for accounting, supported my career development and interview skills, and ultimately helped get me a full-time job as a tax staff member at Citrin Cooperman.”
Melanie Auclair ’22
Melanie Auclair ’22
Majors:
Accounting, Applied Analytics
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Consulting Associate, PwC
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“Accounting is like the backbone of business where a lot of different decisions come from a financial aspect. By understanding that and applying it to other roles, you can go into so many different avenues.”
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What You’ll Learn:
Expertise for CPA Exam success and long-term career leadership skills
Emerging technologies that are rapidly changing the profession
What You’ll Do:
Gain real-world experience through faculty-supervised internships
Excel in team competitions like the PwC Challenge Case Competition
Where You’ll Go:
Big Four firms: Deloitte, Ernst & Young, KPMG, PwC
Major corporations, government agencies, and nonprofit organizations
Curriculum Highlights
New technologies and a global business environment are leading to significant changes in the accounting profession. At Bryant, you’ll be prepared to meet these new challenges with a flexible and evolving curriculum that’s grounded in accounting principles — while also including the fundamentals of finance, management, marketing, and communication. Learn from our world-class faculty who combine the latest theory with direct experience at the Big Four firms and other prestigious corporations. You’ll also pursue elective courses and internships that align with your interests and career goals. Our student-centered community, focus on long-term success, and integration of business and the liberal arts will ensure that you have the knowledge and skills to become an effective leader in your future career.
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Our curriculum consists of engaging coursework that’s designed to prepare you for your future career. Just a few sample courses include:
Financial Reporting I
ACG 301
Financial Reporting II
ACG 302
Cost Management
ACG 311
Accounting Information Systems
ACG 345
Corporate Taxation
ACG 351
Individual Taxation
ACG 352
Auditing Concepts
ACG 442
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Where Our Students Go
Our graduates go on to major corporations and prestigious graduate programs, including:
BNY Mellon
Citizens Bank
Deloitte & Touche
Ernst & Young
Grant Thornton LLP
KPMG
PwC
State Street Corporation
Bryant University
Northeastern University
University of California, Irvine
University of Notre Dame
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Charles Cullinan, Ph.D.
cullinan@bryant.edu
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Department:
Accounting Department
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Graduate Programs:
Master of Science in Accounting
CPA Exam Success
Preparing you for professional exams is one of our top priorities. Bryant’s Accounting students consistently have CPA Exam pass rates well above the national average, and multiple Bryant students have received the prestigious
Elijah Watt Sells Award
, which recognizes outstanding performance on the CPA Exam. Our program will also give you a solid foundation for the CMA, CIA, CFM, and CISA exams.
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By complementing your business major with a minor in the College of Arts and Sciences or the School of Health and Behavioral Sciences, you’ll learn how to assess problems from different perspectives and find creative solutions to today’s biggest challenges. Our interdisciplinary approach is a strength that leads to extraordinary career outcomes and lifetime earnings.
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Department Chair
Charles Cullinan, Ph.D.
cullinan@bryant.edu
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Department:
Accounting Department
Course Information:
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Graduate Programs:
Master of Science in Accounting
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