Accounting (BBA Degree)

Study Accounting at Iona University’s Nationally Recognized Business School

Become fluent in the language of business by earning a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) in Accounting degree at Iona University.

As a part of the LaPenta School of Business, which is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB), our program equips you with strategic business insights, advanced accounting expertise, and well-developed critical thinking skills. Upon graduating from the accounting major program, you’re ready to tell the story of a company—its history, governance, and performance results—as expressed through financial data and ethical reporting.

Why Major in Accounting at Iona University?

Acquire Essential Accounting Skills

The BBA in Accounting program builds a solid foundation in the principles of financial accounting and managerial accounting, from auditing to taxation to analytics. Along with understanding the social responsibilities and ethical standards, you also gain practical experience using advanced accounting software and data analysis tools.

Service-Learning Opportunities

Put your accounting expertise to work before you graduate. Through our service-learning opportunities, you work directly with local residents to prepare and file tax returns. Supervised by expert CPA faculty, this opportunity allows you to build a professional portfolio while supporting the financial well-being of your community.

Launch Your Accounting Career in Prominent Business Hubs

With New York City and Stamford, Connecticut, just 30 minutes from campus, Iona offers access to one of the world’s leading financial hubs. That means you can pursue a competitive accounting internship and gain real-world experience working at one of the Big Four—Deloitte, Ernst & Young, KPMG, and PwC—or other well-established firms and corporations. Our flexible senior-year curriculum enables you to work full-time during the spring busy season, so you gain critical experience without compromising your full-time student standing.

Prepare for the New York CPA Exam

Our BBA in Accounting program is New York State Education Department (NYSED) licensure-qualified, meaning you learn all the content required for the Certified Public Accountant examination. This creates a streamlined path for you to earn CPA licensure in New York and transition seamlessly into the workforce. 

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 (which generally run from mid-January to mid-April) 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.

Received Personalized Support from Faculty

At Iona, you learn from the best. Our experienced faculty guides you through the process of becoming an accountant and the intricacies of the business world, ensuring that you have the knowledge and confidence needed to excel in your academics and in the real world.