Accounting
Overview
THE ACCOUNTING PROGRAM
Bryant’s accounting program is renowned for educating professionals who play a crucial role in the success of their organizations. Our graduates are prepared to excel in this dynamic, challenging profession because they possess first-rate communication skills and understand a complete range of business functions.
The Accounting concentration at Bryant offers you the depth and breadth of a nationally-acclaimed program and the flexibility to address all areas of the accounting profession – from financial reporting to taxation to auditing and more.
Small classes led by accomplished faculty provide close, personal attention and expert guidance. You tackle complicated auditing cases and detailed financial reports knowing that one-on-one help is always available.
After graduation, you may choose to pursue the Master of Professional Accountancy (MPAc) in the University’s Graduate School of Business. This program was developed by Bryant faculty and the region’s top accounting professionals as a fifth-year education option that allows you to finish the 150-hour education prerequisite and sit earlier for the CPA exam. Eligible Bryant seniors are allowed to take up to two MPAc courses while completing their undergraduate program.
FUTURE CAREERS, POST-GRAD OPPORTUNITIES
As a graduate, you have the foundation to succeed at top graduate programs in business, accounting, and law. You will also be poised to enter a variety of fields, including public accounting, private or nonprofit organizations, internal auditing, and government accounting. Recent graduates hold titles such as financial analyst, financial manager, commercial lending officer, credit analyst, and certified management accountant, among others.
ACCOUNTING FACULTY
Among Bryant’s Accounting faculty are a retired Big Four partner, and others who have had successful careers in Big Four and regional accounting firms, major corporations, small businesses, and government. In addition to being accomplished professionals, they maintain the highest academic qualifications and regularly publish in scholarly and professional journals.
Requirements
For an 18-credit concentration:
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First-Year Gateway Experience |
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Global Foundations of Character and Leadership (GFCL100) |
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Global Foundations of Organizations and Business (GFOB100) |
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Writing Workshop (WRIT106) |
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Bryant IDEA: Innovation and Design Experience for All (IDEA101) |
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Upper-Level Gateway Course |
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Accounting Concentration |
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Financial Reporting I (ACG301) |
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Financial Reporting II (ACG302) |
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Cost Management (ACG311) |
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Accounting Information Systems (ACG345) |
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Corporate Taxation (ACG351) OR Individual Taxation (ACG352) |
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Auditing Concepts (ACG442) |
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Three (3) Accounting Electives |
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Business Core Requirements |
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Introduction to Information Technology and Analytics (CIS201) |
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Financial and Managerial Accounting (ACG203, ACG204) |
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Financial Management (FIN201) |
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Management Principles and Practice (MGT200) |
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Foundations of Marketing Management (MKT201) |
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The Legal Environment of Business (LGLS211) |
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Operations Management (MGT201) |
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Business Policy (BUS400) |
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Liberal Arts Core Requirements |
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Introduction to Literary Studies (LCS121) |
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Microeconomic Principles (ECO113) |
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Macroeconomic Principles (ECO114) |
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Mathematical Analysis (MATH110) |
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Statistics I (MATH201) |
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Two (2) Humanities Survey Courses |
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Liberal Arts Distribution Requirements – Modes of Thought* |
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Two (2) Social Science Modes of Thought |
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One (1) Historical Mode of Thought (Upper Division) |
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One (1) Literary Mode of Thought (Upper Division) |
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Two (2) Scientific Modes of Thought (Include one Lab Science) (One science course must be at the 300 or 400 level) |
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*3 credits from the required liberal arts minor may be applied to this distribution. |
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One (1) Liberal Arts Elective |
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Liberal Arts Minor Requirement (4 courses) Selection is made from a variety of liberal arts disciplines (Some minors require more than 12 credits) |
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One (1) Open Elective |
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A minimum 122 credits required for graduation |
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To learn more, please contact:
Dennis Bline, Ph.D.
Chair and Professor
Department of Accounting dbline@bryant.edu
Positive impact
Bob Calabro '88
Currently: Partner, PricewaterhouseCoopers
Calabro knows firsthand the caliber of students that graduate from Bryant. That’s why he, along with other Bryant alumni at PwC, supports the PwC Endowed Scholarship Fund. Calabro also participates in the annual, weeklong PwC Accounting Careers Leadership Institute at Bryant, which introduces African-American and Latino students to careers in business. “I am extremely proud to have had the opportunity to be part of a program that has impacted so many students’ lives for the better,” says Calabro.
BENEFIT FROM THE EXTRAS
Ugonna Iheme '14
Studying: Accounting, Business Administration
Studying accounting at Bryant was one of the best decisions I have made. I enjoy my classes immensely. The professors at Bryant are very helpful. It was Professor Lynch inviting me to take part in the PricewaterhouseCoopers xTAX competition that got me to be more open to extracurricular activities to boost my accounting knowledge and supplement my classes. As a result, the summer after my sophomore year, I interned at PwC. It’s easy to advance in a career path in accounting but you need a good start, and Bryant is providing me with that.
The value of hard work
Michael Lynch, J.D.
Professor of Accounting
“A career in accounting prepares you for careers beyond accounting," Lynch says. "Being the language of business, accountants can speak to anyone." During Lynch’s 30-year tenure at Bryant, he has created the Master of Science in Taxation program, coordinated the MBA program for nearly 20 years, and advised the school’s nationally qualified xTAX case competition. His undergrad course on corporate tax – combining individual and corporate tax as well as personal financial planning – is one of Bryant's most difficult, he says, adding: “Bryant students are not afraid of hard work.”
