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Read full review“It's great, the foster school is very welcoming to newer students and accounting is fun with many good professors.”
Difficulty
Moderately challenging
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3.5/ 5
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Curriculum and careers
Accounting focuses on the systematic recording, analyzing, and reporting of financial transactions. Students learn skills like financial analysis, auditing, tax preparation, and the application of accounting software to ensure accurate financial reporting.
Core course themes
Financial Accounting
Covers the principles and procedures involved in the preparation and interpretation of financial statements.
Managerial Accounting
Focuses on the use of accounting information for internal decision-making and strategic planning.
Auditing
Explores the theories and practices involved in auditing and assurance services.
Taxation
Introduces the principles of tax laws and regulations applicable to individuals and businesses.
Accounting Information Systems
Examines the role of information systems in accounting, including data management and security.
Cost Accounting
Focuses on the methods for measuring and managing costs in business operations.
Common roles
- Accountant
- Auditor
- Financial Analyst
- Tax Consultant
- Controller
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Student reviews
Careers & next stepsPositive
You learn many good financial and analytical skills in accounting, and there are many job opportunities if you decide not to stick with accounting
Support & communityPositive
I like the community within NYU that I found for Accounting through clubs like Stern Accounting Society and Beta Alpha Psi.
- Interested in Accounting · Finance & consulting
Courses & teachingPositive
It's great, the foster school is very welcoming to newer students and accounting is fun with many good professors.
- Interested in Business · Accounting +1
- Unsure about grad school
Courses & teachingPositive
It’s pretty good and learned a lot from them and I really enjoy talking with accounting professionals
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