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Scranton is a private Catholic and Jesuit institution that delivers a transformative education, grounded in the liberal arts.

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At The University of Scranton, our rigorous, in-depth education provides the field-specific knowledge and competencies needed for professional success.

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At The University of Scranton, our rigorous, in-depth education provides the field-specific knowledge and competencies needed for professional success.

Become a Royal! Scranton offers the perfect combination of academic environment, social experience, and personal support our students need to build successful lives and careers.

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Student Life is vibrant and varied, from ministries-based programs and leadership initiatives to student-run activities, clubs and organizations.

With more than 51,000 Scranton graduates out there, connecting with fellow alumni couldn't be easier, and we're here to help!

Student Memberships in Professional Accounting Organizations

We recommend that our accounting students browse through the websites for the organizations listed below. They contain valuable contain career and certification information for accounting students and professionals.

New Jersey Society of Certified Public Accountants

Join the New Jersey Society of Certified Public Accountants (NJCPA) as an undergraduate or postgraduate student member. As a member of the NJCPA, you will be one step ahead of your peers and have access to incredible resources that give you a competitive advantage.

Pennsylvania Society of Tax & Accounting Professionals

To be eligible for student membership in the Pennsylvania Society of Tax & Accounting Professionals (PSTAP), an applicant must be a full time student pursuing a course of study in accounting, business administration, or related subjects in a college, university, or business school. A full time student is a person who is enrolled for the number of hours or courses the school considers full time attendance. A person is not a full time student if attending school only at night.

Association of Certified Fraud Examiners

The Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE) is a global organization with more than 40,000 members in 125 countries dedicated to reducing the impact of fraud. It is the leading resource for anti-fraud training and educational products, providing practical solutions to professionals engaged in the prevention, detection and investigation of corporate fraud.

Association of International Certified Professional Accountants

Students may join the Association of International Certified Professional Accountants (AICPA) as a Student Affiliate or as a CPA Candidate (someone who is in the workforce but has not yet passed the CPA Exam).

Pennsylvania Institute of Certified Public Accountants

Any student enrolled full-time in an accredited college or university and is majoring in accounting (or a related field) or any accounting major enrolled in a graduate program may seek to become a Student Affiliate of the Pennsylvania Institute of Certified Public Accountants (PICPA).

Learn more about the member benefits.

National Society of Accountants

Search more than 600,000 scholarships worth more than $1 billion. It's free and the National Society of Accountants is a proud FastWeb member.

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