Volunteer Opportunities

VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance)

The VITA program is sponsored by the IRS and offers free income tax assistance for households with incomes of $50,000 or less. All volunteers must be IRS certified in certain levels of income tax preparation. Specifically, volunteers help participants complete their income taxes, file them and provide them with an estimated date that their refund will arrive.

To learn more information about VITA and ways to get involved, contact:

Dr. Patrick Malloy
Chair of the Accounting Program
Assistant Professor of Accounting
Advisor to the Accounting Society
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Cost Project with the Small Business Center

This project provides an opportunity for the cost accounting class to work directly with clients from the Small Business Center in Albemarle, NC. Students gain invaluable, real-world experience that most people only get after graduation. In turn, the client has an opportunity to form a partnership with a knowledgeable group of students and learn about financial aspects of investing in a small business. Over the course of the project, the class meets with the client and creates on a business plan and financial forecasts to help the client decide if s/he should start their own business.

To learn more information about the Cost Project with the Small Business Center and ways to get involved, contact:

Dr. Patrick Malloy
Chair of the Accounting Program
Assistant Professor of Accounting
Advisor to the Accounting Society
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Accounting Major Curriculum Track

Suggested general track for freshman accounting majors (suggested year totals are in parenthesis). Total credits per year include General Education/Elective credits and 1 activity per year. The suggested track should be closely aligned to other universities and 2 year colleges for progression of accounting courses and should only have to be slightly modified based on major, general education fulfillment and electives that have been transferred in.

Student Profiles

	"As a senior at Pfeiffer, I decided to graduate late so that I could add a minor in forensic accounting. I recognize the importance of an accounting background in the workplace, and it complements my degree in criminal justice."
Anthony Lamarca '12 Minor: Forensic Accounting Sayville, NY
	"As a non-traditional student I appreciate the style of teaching used in the accounting courses. Dr. Malloy does a fabulous job with engaged learning and expects his students to take control of their learning experience. I'm thankful for the opportunity to realize my dream at Pfeiffer."
Deva Rummage '13 Major: Accounting/Forensic Accounting Albemarle, NC

Accounting-Courses Offered

Accounting (ACCT)

Career opportunities for forensic accountants and fraud investigators are estimated to grow over the next decade by more than 20 percent along with the demand for internal auditors, corporate security specialists and accounting professionals who specialize in law enforcement, forensic and public accounting. 

–The National Bureau of Labor Statistics

With an undergraduate degree in accounting, Pfeiffer University students possess the knowledge and skills to compete and succeed in the 21st century workforce. Upon completing one of the nation’s most progressive and dynamic accounting programs, students’ expertise ranges from the practical application of accounting to the theoretical application of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and International Accounting Standards. Core required courses are designed so that upon completion students meet North Carolina state requirements to sit for the Uniform CPA Exam and other certification exams, such as the Certified Fraud Examination (CFE).

Whether the career you desire is in public accounting, corporate accounting or one of the relatively new law enforcement and corporate security options, your experience at Pfeiffer will prepare you to adapt to changes in accounting regulations, the business environment and the profession itself.

Accounting Society
Pfeiffer students comprise a very active Accounting Society, whose purpose is to help them expand their vision of the profession and possible career paths, establish networking opportunities and foster lifelong relationships. With opportunities to attend and participate in seminars hosted by accounting and related organizations, students meet professionals from public, corporate and governmental agencies as they provide an overview of their work to the group. The Accounting Society encourages students to join organizations such as ACFE, IIA, IMA, the AICPA and the NCACPAs at discounted student member rates.

Accounting - Degree Requirements

Test times for accounting courses, which may be outside of normal class hours, will be arranged after classes begin. Students will be encouraged to take the designated labs with their accounting courses.

Accounting Focused Specializations (18 Semester Hours)
Student must have a major in any discipline plus the following: