Lackawanna College’s Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting equips students with comprehensive skills for various accounting fields, including forensic accounting.

Your Career Starts Here

The accounting profession is growing steadily, with job opportunities expected to increase by 7% from 2020 to 2030.

Program Overview

• Duration: Four years
• Career Paths: Internal Auditor, External Auditor, Tax Preparer, Business Accountant, Financial Analyst, Accounting Software Developer, Organizational Controller, Accounting Professor.
• Covers a range of accounting areas, including public, corporate, governmental, managerial, and tax accounting. Students will also gain expertise in forensic accounting, focusing on fraud prevention, financial transactions, and investigative techniques.
• Prepares students for careers in Fraud Examination and Forensic Accounting.
• Offers training in fraud detection, digital forensic analysis, and the Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) credential.
• Students can enhance their studies by joining the Phi Beta Lambda (Business Club), which provides exposure to the business world. Graduates are well-prepared for further education or transferring credits to graduate programs like an MBA or MAcc.