Career readiness is a hallmark of Muhlenberg’s Accounting Program. Part of that commitment is ensuring students who want to sit for the CPA exam are ready to do so immediately after graduation.
"Muhlenberg manages to squeeze [150 credit hours] in within four years, but they do such a great job, because it doesn't feel like you're running like wild. Your advisor helps you know how to pair your classes up properly so you can space out the difficult courses and have a full schedule but not feel like you're losing out on life."
Christian Lopez '18, accounting & economics double major, now a senior analyst at Safari Energy LLC
Fitting in the requisite credit hours — usually around 150 — needed to sit for the exam can be tricky, so how do we do it?
- Guidance on the CPA exam requirements for the state you want to practice in. This can look a lot different in New York than it does in California.
- Faculty mentorship to ensure your course schedule and internship opportunities align to make certain you get the necessary amount of hours ahead of graduation.
- A flexible curriculum that responds to changes in the accounting field.
But getting enough hours to sit for the exam is only beginning. Our faculty work to make sure you’re ready to pass the test and are prepared for the interview process and entrance into the professional world.
