Accounting
Why Study Accounting at Fisher?
At Fisher, you'll gain a deep understanding of current accounting theories, practical applications of those theories, and the ethical problems you may encounter in your professional career.
The B.S. in Accounting program blends liberal arts learning and professional education to help you develop critical-thinking skills, leadership abilities, and a commitment to ethical decision-making.
A Balanced Approach to Curriculum
Fisher's Accounting courses will provide you with a well-balanced education that emphasizes practice as well as theory and implementation as well as diagnosis and decision.
After completing your B.S. in Accounting, you will have the opportunity to continue toward an MBA degree or CPA certification.
Accounting Certificate Program
Certificate in Accounting: If you already hold a bachelor's degree in a major other than Accounting, this certificate program will prepare you to meet the requirements to take the CPA exam.
Successful Alumni
Approximately 70% of Fisher graduates start their careers in public accounting, and most seniors find employment within 3 months of graduation at such firms as:
- The Bonadio Group
- Crowe Horvath
- Davie Kaplan Chapman & Braverman, P.C.
- Dejoy, Knauf & Blood
- Deloitte & Touche
- Eastman Kodak Company
- EFP Rotenberg
- Ernst & Young
- Harris Corporation
- Insero & Company
- KPMG
- PricewaterhouseCoopers
- St. Ann's Home
- Xerox Corporation
A Variety of Scholarships
In addition to College-sponsored scholarships, there are several scholarships available to support Accounting majors.
- Advantage Professionals Scholarship
- Bonadio Accounting Scholarship
- Charles P. Wolfe Award
- DuPlessis/Wolfe Scholarship
- The Gleason Memorial Scholarship
- Insero & Co. Accounting Scholarship
- Mengel, Metzger & Barr Accounting Scholarship
- New York State Society of CPAs Award
- Otto A. Shults Accounting Excellence Scholarship
- VanStrydonck Scholarship
- William E. Rowe Memorial Scholarship
Student Profile: Jason Norsen
Hear what Accounting major Jason Norsen has to say about his four years at Fisher, the opportunities he enjoyed throughout his time here, and his plans for after graduation.
"The liberal arts approach Fisher has to business prepares the whole person for leadership in our economy."
~ Germaine Knapp, President, WORDSmart
The Advisory Board
The Accounting/Finance Advisory Board is made up of prominent members of the accounting and finance professions and provides input to faculty on changes occurring within the profession. This information allows us to continually change and improve the curriculum, giving you the opportunity to develop integrative, holistic perspectives into real world business scenarios.