Bachelor of Science in Accountancy

Bachelor of Science in Accountancy (BSA) is a degree program that is designed to deliver accounting education to people who are interested to build a career in the field of accountancy – whether as a general accountant or as a public accountant licensed to provide assurance and related services. Graduates of the BSA program are qualified to take examinations for certifications in accountancy granted by the Board of Accountancy of the Professional Regulatory Commission and other institutions overseas.

The BSA program professionally trains students and prepare them to become highly competent practitioners of accountancy serving their constituents and those in allied professions while demonstrating high ethical and moral standards and the utmost in technical competence.

Graduates of the BSA program can become successful professionals and perform a variety of tasks in a wide range of positions or designations. Fresh BSA graduates especially those who have recently passed the CPA Board Examinations can easily avail of entry-level jobs such as Junior Auditor, Junior Analyst, Consulting Staff, Cost Analyst, Investment Analyst, Accounting Staff, Tax Accounting Staff, Financial Analyst, Budget Analyst, Credit Analyst, Cost Accountant, Accounting Examiner, NBI Agent, Treasury Agent, State Accountant, LGU Accountant, Revenue Officer, Audit Examiner, Budget Officer, and Junior Accounting Instructor, as listed in CMO 27 Series of 2017 issued by the Commission on Higher Education. The BSA graduate, after gaining solid experience and pursuing continuing professional education can then move to middle level and advance managerial positions in the public practice, government, commerce and industry, and education sectors of the accountancy professions.

BSA graduates also excel as business managers or entrepreneurs operating their own enterprises engaged in a wide variety of business operations. The BSA program also provides a strong foundation for those who intend to take up Juris Doctor (Bachelor of Laws) and a career in the practice of law.