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14 n e w h a v e n B I Z | J u l y 2 0 2 2 | n e w h a v e n b i z . c o m A ccounting majors might focus on numbers, but at Albertus Magnus College, you'll never be just a number. Smaller class sizes are conducive to learning, providing an environment to build strong and lasting relationships with fellow students and receive individualized attention from professors. What you learn in an Albertus classroom can then be applied to real life. A wide variety of internships are available that add-up to great practical experience, making our graduates workforce ready. A perfect example: working with the IRS's Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Tax Counseling program – you learn top notch skills, get certified, and provide a valuable service to the community. "Albertus Magnus College is defined by its Four Dominican Pillars of Study, Prayer, Community, and Service. Year after year, some of our students return to the VITA program to prepare taxes for low-income families. Yes, our students are providing a service to the community but the feeling they get in their heart is priceless," said Albertus' Director of Undergraduate Accounting Programs Alan DelFavero, D.B.A. Alyssa Estrella '22 of Seymour is one such student who volunteered with the VITA program. "I do small, individual returns but to connect with the people is just an amazing feeling that you can help somebody," said Estrella who credits a strong support team for guiding her through her successful college career. is fall she will work at Clifton Larson Allen (CLA) in Shelton as a Tax Associate. What makes Albertus Accountants so special is the critical thinking and ethical practices that are so important in today's business world. Albertus is devoted to educating students to pursue the truth – or VERITAS – in all its dimensions through a rigorous curriculum that is reviewed annually to ensure it continues to evolve with changes in the profession. At the end of the program, there is a comprehensive capstone course which requires students to apply their cumulative accounting knowledge, in a practical way, to an accounting project. And let's face it, no matter the economy, a good accountant is always in demand. Just some of the careers you can go on to include Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Budget Analyst, Financial Advisor, Grants Administrator, and Governmental or Nonprofit Accountant. So, whether you are a traditional undergraduate or an adult learner, think about this as you crunch the numbers for your budget: the added value of an Albertus education, as the College is consistently recognized for its Return on Investment (ROI) and how graduates are career ready. • Named one of Money's 2022 Best Colleges in America, ranked by value; • Ranked in the top 15% by Georgetown's Center on Education and the Workforce (CEW) when weighting ROI to reflect key factors supporting Pell-eligible students; • Achieved a 97% success rate in finding jobs or continuing education within six months of earning a bachelor's degree (versus the national average of 82%) from the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE). Majoring in Accounting at Albertus equals success! (Ac)Count on Albertus to be Career Ready For more information: albertus.edu/accounting albertus.edu/MSA Alan Defavero

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