Accounting Outcomes, Careers, and Experiential Learning
Springfield College Post-Graduation Outcomes
In a recent survey of 2024-25 graduates, 100% of graduates who responded from our Accounting program reported being employed or enrolled in graduate school.
Employers and Job Titles
Here is a sampling of our past graduates employers and job titles.
| Company Name | Job Title | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Aspen Square Management | Staff Accountant | Agawam, MA |
| Ernst & Young | Assurance Associate | Oslo, Norway |
| Fidelity Investments | Customer Relationship Advocate | Merrimack, NH |
| Grant Thornton | Assurance Associate | Boston, MA |
| PriceWaterhouseCoopers | Assurance Associate | Hartford, CT |
| Wolf & Co. | Assurance Associate | Boston, MA |
Graduate School
While many of our graduates immediately begin a career in the accounting field, others may choose to continue their education and pursue a graduate degree. Here is a sampling of graduate schools attended.
| College/University Name |
|---|
| Springfield College |
| Northeastern University |
| University of Connecticut |
Career Paths
Career opportunities for accounting majors can be as varied as public accounting, corporate accounting, auditing, taxation, forensic accounting, government accounting, and financial analysis. Accounting graduates find opportunities in accounting firms, corporations, nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and small businesses. Accounting majors may also choose to pursue graduate study or professional certifications such as the certified public accountant (CPA), certified management accountant (CMA), or other credentials aligned with their career interests.
Sample Career Paths in Accounting:
- Public Accounting
- Corporate Accounting
- Government and Nonprofit Accounting
- Financial Planning and Analysis
- Internal Audit
- External Audit
- Entrepreneurship
- Education and Academia
- Information Technology Auditor
Internships and Learning Beyond the Classroom
Accounting students are encouraged to engage in opportunities that extend learning beyond the classroom and connect academic study with professional practice. These experiences help students build essential career skills, expand professional networks, and prepare for future opportunities.
Opportunities may include internships, participation in case competitions, and presenting research or projects at Scholars in Action Day. Through these experiences, students apply what they learn in the classroom, gain valuable real-world exposure, and grow as confident business professionals.
Here are some examples of recent internship locations:
- Accounting and Tax Associates – Junior Tax Associate – Northampton/East Longmeadow, MA
- Ally First Accounting – College Intern Accounting Program – Feeding Hills, MA
- LaPier, Dillon & Associates, P.C – Accountant Intern – West Springfield, MA
- James Lowe CPA, Inc. – Chicopee, MA
- Taxland – Tax Preparer – Springfield, MA
- Springfield Partners for Community Action – Volunteer Income Tax Associate – Springfield, MA
