Overview

Accounting is the language of all business. Western Connecticut State University Accounting - Financial grads gain problem solving and communication skills, and an understanding of the “big picture” in a highly-competitive business environment.

The accounting department seeks to provide students with an education that focuses on the common body of knowledge of accounting and the development and application of skills needed for entry into the professions.

A graduate of the Accounting Department should be able to:

Utilize critical thinking and data analysis skills to prepare and analyze financial statements.
Effectively communicate and convey accounting information orally and in writing.
Work in a group setting to solve complex financial and accounting problems.
Identify and resolve ethical issues related to the practice of accounting.
Demonstrate a broad understanding of accounting standards and an ability to resolve problems in the following areas: GAAP-US/IFRS accounting standards, tax rules and regulations, legal issues, fraud principles and standards, and business valuation standards

Accreditation

Officially accredited/recognized by the Commission on Institutions of Higher Education of the New England Association of Schools and Colleges, Western Connecticut State University (WCSU) is a medium-sized (enrollment range: 7,000-7,999 students) coeducational higher education institution.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Business Law
Governmental & Not-For-Profit Accounting
Accounting Information Systems
Valuation of Damages and Lost Profits
Cost Accounting
Accounting Theory
Federal Taxation

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-26 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-01-21 00:00:00

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More details

Rolling admission.

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Danbury, United States

Disciplines

Finance Accounting View 1086 other Bachelors in Accounting in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

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General requirements

Online application
Medical forms
Personal Essay explaining your reasons for seeking admission OR on a topic of your choice
Two (2) letters of recommendation from teachers or employers – OPTIONAL
Official Test Scores.
High School and University Diplomas and Transcripts with Foreign Credit Evaluation
Affidavit of Support
$50 Non-Refundable Application Fee

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

16901 USD / year

≈ 16901 USD / year
Out-of-State

16901 USD / year

≈ 16901 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

13401 USD / year

≈ 13401 USD / year

Living costs

Danbury

United States

1100 - 1600 USD / month

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A graduate of the Accounting Department should be able to:

Accreditation

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Danbury

Funding

Scholarships Information

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