Accounting Major (CPA)

Majoring in accounting at Touro—our Accounting Institute—gives you access to everything you need to succeed, quickly, easily, and affordably.

Accelerated BS in Accounting

You can take the accounting and business courses required for a Bachelor of Science degree in accounting, in as little as 17 months.

Highlights:

17 months to get a bachelor’s degree
Generous scholarship
Eligible for TAP, PELL and academic grants

Academic advisors will work with you to plan your course of study. You can move quickly through the intensive accelerated program or choose to decelerate during any semester.

Traditional BS in Accounting

You can take the required courses at your own pace, usually completed in 24-30 months.
Eligible for TAP, PELL and academic grants

Accelerated BS + MS in Accounting

You can complete your bachelor’s and master’s in as little as 22 months. You’ll need to meet with an academic advisor early to come up with a personalized plan of study. Five of your graduate courses count towards your undergraduate degree, which means you pay the lesser undergraduate tuition, and also are eligible for governmental financial aid for those your graduate courses, a great cost savings. You’ll start taking graduate courses in your second semester at Touro, and your last semester will be all graduate courses (not TAP or PELL eligible).

You must maintain a 3.0 GPA in all accounting courses and an overall 2.75 GPA to continue into master’s degree program in your last semester.

Why a master’s in accounting?
A master’s can help you get ahead in the field. With a master’s degree you are better positioned for advanced positions in the accounting field. You’ll get a deeper understanding of accounting and further develop your management and strategic problem-solving skills. If you’re taking the 150 credits, as required for the CPA exam, why not get a master’s at the same time!

Highlights:

22 months to get a bachelor’s AND master’s
Complete the 150 credits required to sit for the CPA exam
Eligible for TAP, PELL and academic grants for undergraduate coursework

We're a Top Rated Accounting Program

Our program meets the educational requirements in accounting and business for state licensure in NY, NJ, and most other states, and our courses give you the accounting, business, computer, and communications skills you’ll need to pass the CPA and get ahead in the accounting profession. It’s why our graduates are #2 in NYS CPA exam pass rate (based on AICPA data), and why our alumni have top positions in firms and companies large and small.

A Program That Support Your Success

Our outstanding faculty guide you and serve as educational and professional mentors, and our career services office is here to assist you in finding a well-paying job in the accounting field. An advisor is ready to sit down with on day one, to find the plan of study that fits you.

As a fellow Touro grad you’ll have access to the vast Touro alumni network. Our alumni own their own businesses as well as work at some of the most established ones. You’ll find our alumni at: