PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

Bachelor of Science in Accountancy provides general accounting education to students wanting to pursue a professional career in accountancy in general and in public accounting in particular. Further, this is the program that complies with the latest competency framework for professional accountants issued by the International Federation of Accountants (IFAC) through their international education standards. Thus, this qualifies the graduate of this program to take assessments needing certifications leading to accountancy given by the Professional Regulatory Commission- Board of Accountancy (PRC-BOA) and other global professional accountancy organizations.

The program aims to prepare its graduates

• Aims to continuously develop and transform students into becoming relevant accounting and business professionals who can contribute to changes in building strong business organizations.
• It provides students with the basic principles, techniques and analytical tools needed in conducting financial analysis, in evaluating and forecasting a business firm's financial performance, and in profit planning.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

Graduates of this program may opt for the following careers:

Entry-Level Positions

• Public Practice: Junior Analyst and Consulting staff
• Commerce and Industry: Cost Analyst, Investment Analyst, Accountancy Staff, Tax Accounting Staff, Financial Analyst, Budget Analyst, Credit Analyst, Cost Accountant
• Government: State Accounting Examiner, NBI Agent, Treasury Agent, State Accountant, LGU Accountant, Revenue Officer, Audit Examiner, Budget Officer and Financial Services Specialist
• Education: Junior Accounting Instructor

 

Middle-Level Positions

• Public Practice: Senior Consulting Manager/Financial Advisory Manager
• Commerce and Industry: Controller/Comptroller, Senior Information Systems Auditor, Senior Loan Officer and Senior Budget Officer
• Government: State Accountant V, Director III and Director IV, Government Accountancy and Audit, Financial Services Manager, Audit Services Manager and Senior Auditor