The accounting profession provides a wide range of opportunities for our graduates. While many graduates of the School of Professional Accountancy opt for positions with the biggest international accounting firms, many choose initial career paths with smaller firms, corporations, and government. The School of Professional Accountancy works closely with employers and C.W. Post's Professional Experience and Career Planning (PEP) office to provide students with permanent and part-time job opportunities. In addition, the Accounting Society and our Kappa Omicron Chapter of Beta Alpha Psi bring together practicing accounting professionals and accounting majors through formal and informal events throughout the year.

The School of Professional Accountancy is constantly improving its programs to provide the highest quality education to students. The faculty has an unbeatable combination of experience and professional and academic credentials. The undergraduate and graduate programs reflect the latest topics and incorporate current technology. Undergraduate majors use laptop computers in all accounting classes beyond accounting principles. The B.S. in Accountancy follows the New York CPA educational guidelines for CPA licensure through July 31, 2009. The M.S. in Accountancy and the Accelerated B.S./M.S. in Accountancy (an integrated 153-credit program) are registered with the New York State Education Department as 150-hour CPA licensure-qualifying programs. The M.S. in Taxation includes an innovative Web-based tax research course and the latest in Web-based research tools. Lorber Hall, the home of the School of Professional Accountancy, is a self-contained learning center, with state-of-the-art networked classrooms, wireless network access, an elevator, a student lounge, and faculty offices.

Students entering the School of Professional Accountancy will find an up-to-date curriculum, knowledgeable and concerned faculty, new technology, and modern facilities.