Accounting

Simmons University's bachelor's degree in accounting gives you the knowledge and skills to thrive in finance and business administration. Our program will prepare you to pass the CPA, CMA, or CIA exams. You'll graduate ready to confidently hit the ground running in your career.

Offered through the School of Management, our program features a distinctive, interdisciplinary curriculum. You'll learn and build valuable skills in finance, business, technology, communication, and the liberal arts. 

With careful planning, you can complete the educational requirements for CPA licensure. You can do this without needing a master’s degree or paying extra tuition.

A unique feature of our accounting major is its focus on women's-centered education. Our courses explore how gender dynamics play out in the workplace, helping you navigate any professional setting. You’ll also gain expertise in marketable skills, including:

• Accounting and taxes
• Financial accounting and reporting
• Managerial accounting
• Operations Management
• Organizational Communication
• Auditing and assurance

Our students achieve strong outcomes. The majority land internships that lead to full-time job offers at major firms.

Earn your BA in accounting near top financial firms in Boston

Boston is one of the most active financial centers in the United States, offering access to real-world experience. Simmons' flexible internship program allows you to choose from part-time paid internships to full-time intense apprenticeships.

Accounting skills and knowledge are highly versatile and applicable across business, nonprofit, and government sectors.

Graduates have launched careers in audit, tax, forensic accounting, and consulting at major public accounting firms. Our alumnae/i have also thrived in industries such as healthcare, construction, retail, and energy.