Accountancy Spring 2021

Accountancy Accounting is often called the ‘language of business’ because it deals with interpreting and communicating information about a company’s operations and finances. The demand for accountants is growing, especially for women, and job opportunities are better than ever. The Accountancy major prepares students for the CPA exam and careers in auditing, tax accounting, cost accounting or managerial accounting. But a degree in accountancy also can prepare you for careers in government agencies or corporations or to start your own business. Whether you want to be a partner in an accounting firm, a CPA, or work in corporate finance or at a nonprofit, a degree in accountancy can be the key to success.

Minor Business Law Saint Peter’s minor in Business Law is a great addition to the Accountancy major. Business Law adds value to your career—no matter which industry you work in. Courses in this minor provide a strong foundation in legal concepts, vocabulary, and pertinent laws and regulations in business settings. Areas of focus include developing contracts, property, legal issues and more.

Internship and Employer Partners Accountancy majors can get a head start on their careers by taking advantage of opportunities for paid and unpaid work experience. During the past year, over 500 organizations have requested Saint Peter’s students for their internship, part-time, and summer positions. They represent a wide variety of employers in the private, non-profit, educational and government sectors. Companies include: • • • • • • • • • • • •

Bank of America BASF, Inc. Bayonne Housing Authority Black Entertainment Television (BET) Deloitte LLP Enterprise Rent-A-Car Ernst & Young Federal Reserve Bank Fidelity Investments Goldman Sachs M&T Bank Hudson County Superior Court

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JPMorgan Chase & Co. KPMG LLP Lehman Brothers Holdings, Inc. Merrill Lynch Wealth Management New York Life Insurance Company Pershing LLC PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP Public Service Electric and Gas (PSE&G) RSM US LLP U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Sherwin-Williams Company

Saint Peter’s was ranked first in the “Best Accounting Degree Program” category by 2020 NJBIZ readers.

For course descriptions and additional information visit

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Accountancy Women’s Leadership and Advancement Initiative (WALI) WALI promotes the study of women and gender, feminism, diversity and inclusion, and the advancement of women in traditionally male-dominated careers and opportunities.

The Initiative provides students with skills and resources needed to succeed in the real world, including, but not limited to, business, government and the law. It is dedicated to the advocacy of gender issues and women’s progression locally, nationally and globally.

Accounting Society The Accounting Society provides members personal and professional development opportunities through education, association with business professionals, and certification in management accounting and financial management skills.

Business Law Association The Business Law Association exposes members to the different aspects of business law and introduces them to related professions in that field. Its focus is to host open dialogue in different areas of business and transactional law, allow students to network and to educate students in specialized issues of business law.

Studying the World More than 20% of Saint Peter’s students choose to take part in credit bearing travel courses in India, China, Cuba, and many other areas of the world. For many students, this is an opportunity to expand their horizons beyond their own experiences. For all students, study abroad trips help shape awareness of the world in which we live.

Not an experienced globe trotter? That’s OK! Faculty plan short-term study courses.

Thinking About Your Master’s?

Earn your bachelor’s and master’s degree in just five years at Saint Peter’s. Our graduate degrees give you the expertise to succeed in today’s globalized financial world. Whether you want to advance your career, prep for financial certification exams, or expand your set of advanced skills in accounting, business, finance and other disciplines, a master’s degree will provide you with the expertise to succeed in today’s globalized business world. For more information, contact gradadmit@saintpeters.edu.

Faculty Kevin Leeds, M.B.A., C.P.A. Professor, Emeritus

Kathleen Brough, M.B.A., C.P.A. Associate Professor, Emerita

Karen Beerbower, J.D., M.B.A., C.P.A. Assistant Professor, CPA Coordinator

Andrew Pogogeff, M.B.A., C.P.A., C.F.F., C.G.M.A. Associate Professor

Allen Zagier, M.B.A., C.P.A. Professor, Emeritus

Brigid D’Souza, M.B.A., C.P.A. Assistant Professor

Philip Sookram, MAcc, C.P.A. Assistant Professor

Lori Buza, J.D. Chair, Professor Attorney at Law, N.J. & D.N.J. Cts.

For course descriptions and additional information visit

saintpeters.edu/accountancy