Universidad Ana G. Méndez

What you'll study

This programme builds foundational knowledge in accounting principles and develops technical skills for applied practice. Study begins with core business subjects and introductory accounting, progressing to intermediate and advanced accounting topics, taxation, auditing and accounting information systems.

• Core accounting modules: Financial Accounting I and II, Managerial Accounting, Intermediate Accounting, Advanced Financial Reporting.
• Auditing and assurance: Audit theory and practice, internal control, ethics and professional standards.
• Taxation: Individual and corporate taxation, tax planning and compliance.
• Management and cost: Cost Accounting, Management Accounting for decision making, budgeting and performance measurement.
• Systems and technology: Accounting Information Systems, spreadsheet modelling and business analytics for accounting.
• Supporting business subjects: Business Law, Finance, Economics, organisational behaviour and statistics.
• Applied learning: Internship or practicum with public, private or government organisations and a capstone project that integrates technical, ethical and communication skills.
• Electives and special topics: Governmental and nonprofit accounting, forensic accounting, international accounting and seminars on contemporary regulatory issues.

Entry requirements

Applicants should hold a recognised secondary school qualification. Typical admissions steps include submission of academic transcripts, evidence of secondary completion, and any institutional application documentation. Mature applicants with prior college-level study or relevant work experience may be considered under the university's alternative admission pathways.

International applicants or those whose first language is not Spanish may be required to demonstrate proficiency in Spanish and/or English depending on the campus and delivery mode. Students should check specific campus guidance for any placement tests or prerequisite courses in mathematics or introductory accounting.

Career prospects

Graduates are prepared for a wide range of accounting and finance roles across sectors. Career pathways commonly pursued include:

• Public accounting roles (audit, tax and advisory) in firms of varying size;
• Corporate accounting and financial reporting positions in industry;
• Management accounting, budgeting and internal control roles;
• Government and nonprofit accounting and financial administration;
• Forensic accounting and compliance roles;
• Further study and professional certification routes, including preparation for professional exams such as the Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or other regional accounting qualifications.

Why study at Universidad Ana G. Méndez

Universidad Ana G. Méndez offers a programme emphasising practical skills, ethical standards and local market relevance. Students benefit from faculty with professional experience in accounting and finance, links with businesses and public entities for internships, and flexible delivery options across campus and online formats.

The university's bilingual environment and regional presence support graduates who intend to work in Puerto Rico, the wider Caribbean, or in multinational contexts where both Spanish and English accounting communication are valuable. The programme also provides a pathway to postgraduate study and professional certification.