Hartwick College alumna and faculty leading discussion in Business Administration classroom

welcome to hartwick accounting

WHY STUDY ACCOUNTING AT HARTWICK?

You want to be a CPA. You have an interest in managing the books for any size business. You’re keen on pursuing a career with the IRS. You want to fast-track your career with our 100% placement rate.

Here’s why our accounting degree stands out:

  • Qualify to sit for the CPA exams with 33 Hours of CPA classwork.
  • Earn up to nine IRS certifications through the VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance) program.
  • Gain a professional edge with partnerships offering IRS, Becker CPA test prep and CCH classroom materials.
  • Launch your career with our proven job placement success – 100 percent of our graduates are employed in their field!

Projected Growth

With an anticipated 126,500 job openings every year (Bureau of Labor Statistics) there are many places that are looking to secure the talents of Hartwick accounting graduates.

Hartwick Alumni Work For:

  • PricewaterhouseCoopers
  • KPMG
  • Ernst & Young
  • Deloitte
  • General Electric
  • Chobani
  • NBT Bank
  • WithumSmith & Brown
  • Sax/BST
  • St. Peters Hospital

WHAT YOU’LL LEARN:

  • Real world experience preparing taxes and providing customer service.
  • Learn tax preparation for international assets, supplemental income and more – all certifications employers want.
  • Study international accounting and business practices with J Term experiences.
  • IRS certifications begin in your first year.

HARTWICK ALUMNI LAND SUCCESSFUL CAREERS

Lydia Marteney ’21 was hired as an accounting associate after a successful senior year internship at Farm Credit East, ACA. A triple-major with accounting, business administration and anthropology, she graduated Summa Cum Laude with College Honors and IRS certifications in Basic, Advanced and Military preparation, thanks to her work with VITA.

“At least once a week I come across a return with something I learned in VITA. When I show it to a partner at my firm, they’re surprised I know how to do that.”

Chris Janitz '21

"Hartwick's accounting classes are challenging, but your Faculty Mentor is always there to keep you on track."

Nick Bantis '23

MEET THE FACULTY

Li Luo

CPA, Assistant Professor of Accounting & SPEC Partner & Site Coordinator of the IRS VITA/TCE Program
607-431-4338

Aaron R. Stephens

Associate Professor of Business and Finance and Department Chair
607-431-4939

THREE-YEAR BACHELOR’S DEGREE PROGRAM

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