Accounting (BBA Degree)

Why Accounting?

Accounting is often referred to as the language of business. A Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting (BBA) degree prepares graduates to tell the story of a company–its history, governance and performance results–as expressed in dollars and other corporate goals, such as sustainability.

Why Study Accounting at Iona?

Gain the Skills You Need to Succeed in Accounting

Our experienced faculty will guide you through the intricacies of accounting principles and practices. You'll have opportunities to gain practical experience while learning how to use advanced accounting software and data analysis tools.

Flexible Schedule for Senior Internships

Iona is committed to preparing students to be “Career Ready” upon graduation. As part of this commitment, students in their senior year who are pursuing full-time internships are offered flexible course schedules around their work hours while maintaining full-time student status. Many students receive full‑time job offers from their internship employers before they graduate.

Master the Fundamentals of Accounting

Iona University’s BBA in Accounting focuses on the fundamentals–providing a solid training in financial accounting and managerial accounting. You gain a firm understanding of accounting principles and practices, as well as the social responsibilities and high ethical standards required to meet the challenges of today’s global business arena.

Hands-On Learning through Service

Each spring, students may volunteer, under the supervision of a CPA credentialed faculty member, to prepare tax returns for residents in our neighboring communities. This is a great way to gain hands-on experience while participating in the type of service-learning Iona is known for. 

Prepare for the CPA Exam

Iona’s accounting program is New York State Education Department (NYSED) licensure qualified–which means you will learn all of the content required for the CPA examination in New York. In addition, our students have the opportunity to join Beta Alpha Psi, a national honors society for accounting students and professionals.

Launch Your Career in the Heart of Finance

With New York City and Stamford, CT, within 30 minutes of Iona’s campus, you have access to two of the world’s business epicenters during your accounting program. This proximity offers the opportunity to graduate with accounting internship experiences, equipping you with the hands-on skills you need to make an impact in corporations and not-for-profit organizations anywhere in the world.