Accounting (BSBA)

  • Major, Minor
  • 4-year, On Campus

What you’ll learn

Accounting is often considered the “language of business,” because it is the core of any business organization. As key business partners in any business organization, accountants are responsible for communicating and interpreting financial information as a basis for strategic decision-making. 

Our program provides a highly student-centered approach to the applied use of accounting through experiential learning. The on campus Accounting BSBA can be completed in 4 years, or can be extended for a 5th year to complete the One Year MBA program. You may also be interested in our Accounting: 4-Year (B.S./MBA) program.

Why Study Accounting at La Salle?

Our program boasts a long history of producing graduates who reach success as presidents and CEOs at Fortune 500 companies. Our partnerships with each Big 4 public accounting firms, coupled with our powerful alumni network, allow students to kick-start their careers and put themselves on track for success. Students also complete a co-op experience with firms and organizations in the greater Philadelphia area.

Curriculum, Courses, and Requirements

Meet the Faculty

Our faculty include both scholars and credentialed practitioners who are highly engaged and provide excellence in the classroom.

Career Opportunities

Nearly all organizations in all sectors need accounting information, including manufacturing, service industries, hospitals, non-profits, and governmental agencies. Roles include CPAs, internal auditors, bankers, financial planners, budget specialists, merger and acquisition consultants, and tax planners.

  • 90% average job placement rate
  • 96% of graduates were employed prior to graduation (May 2019)
  • 35+ firms attend annual networking night to hire accounting majors; most conduct first-round interviews on site
  • Partnerships with Big 4 public accounting firms
  • Powerful alumni network connects students with co-ops, internships and job opportunities at top firms, including:
    • KPMG
    • PwC
    • Ernst & Young
    • Deloitte
    • Kreischer Miller
    • Johnson & Johnson
    • The Philadelphia Eagles
    • The Vanguard Group
    • SEI
    • CBIZ
    • CliftonLarsonAllen
  • La Salle partners with Surgent, one of the country’s leading CPA review firms, to prepare students to pass the CPA exam.

Accreditation

La Salle School of Business is accredited by the AACSB, which represents the highest standard of achievement for business schools worldwide.

AACSB Accredited

Working across different departments gave me the chance to interact with students, faculty, and staff from all backgrounds. It pushed me to adapt quickly, manage multiple responsibilities at once, and develop the professionalism needed to succeed in any setting.

Hammed Fofana, ‘25
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