General Accounting, Taxation Specialization, B.S.

Denise M. Stefano, M.B.A., CPA, CGMA, Chair
914-674-7779
dstefano@mercy.edu

NOTE: Effective Fall 2025, we will no longer accept students into this program.

Bachelor of Science

General Liberal Arts and Sciences
General Education Requirements*	60 credits

Business Core	27 credits
General Accounting and Specialization	24 credits
Open Electives	9 credits
Total	120 credits

*ECON 125 , ECON 220 , ECON 221 , ECON 230 , MATH 116 and MATH 120 /CISC 120 or CISC 131 are Prerequisites for the major and must be used to fulfill general education requirements.

**ECON 115 is mandatory for Freshman undergraduates in the Fall or Spring semester (for all Business Professionals). Not required of Business Honors Students.

**ECON 120 is mandatory for Freshman undergraduates in the Fall semester (for all Business Professionals). Not required of Business Honors Students.

Students who choose the major in General Accounting with a specialization in Taxation must complete:

Business Core

General Accounting

The University’s 15-credit residency requirement in the major of General Accounting with a Specialization in Taxation must be met with 12 credits in Accounting (ACCT) courses numbered 250 or higher, excluding ACCT 380 and ACCT 381 plus MGMT 460 - Strategic Management (senior level capstone course).

ACCT 261 - Computer App for Accountants
ACCT 300 - Intermediate Accounting I (formerly ACCT 240)
ACCT 301 - Intermediate Accounting II (formerly ACCT 241)
MGMT 460 - Strategic Management (senior-level capstone course)
Any one additional Accounting (ACCT) courses except ACCT 380 or ACCT 381 , Internship in Accounting I or II.

Specialization

Plus One of the Following Courses:

Open Electives

Any three courses

Note(s)

The major in General Accounting with a Specialization in Taxation meets the educational requirements for candidates applying to take the Certified Management Accountant (CMA) Examination. The major in General Accounting with a Specialization in Taxation does not meet the educational requirements for candidates applying to take the Certified Public Accountant (CPA) Examination.