Accounting
Do you desire a challenging and rewarding career? Are you looking for a multidisciplinary and affordable accounting program in Pennslyvania? If so, Wilson College offers the program you're looking for!
Our accounting program will equip you with the knowledge and skills to stand out in a crowded marketplace.
You'll learn:
- How to succeed in future roles by leveraging your accounting knowledge.
- Problem-solving, critical thinking, and communication skills that make you an excellent candidate for potential employers.
Majoring in accounting will prepare you to accept professional opportunities and succeed in your industry.
Accounting Highlights
Our college's accounting program covers more than just numbers and spreadsheets. Take advantage of a solid financial foundation with a robust liberal arts education that is:
- Interdisciplinary: With courses from Managerial Accounting to Business Law to Introductory Statistics, you'll gain a broad perspective and comprehensive skills.
- Collaborative: Learn alongside and collaborate with students in classes where you study toward your common goal and share experiences.
- Supportive: Receive the support you need to succeed with professors you can contact through virtual and in-person channels.
- Focused: Experience a personalized approach to learning in intimate class settings with focused topics and individualized attention from faculty.
- Practical: Discover the knowledge and skills you'll need to solve real-world problems in today's dynamic, ever-changing business world.
- Customizable: Choose your electives and create a program that lets you pursue your interests and reach your career goals.
Why Study Accounting?
Maybe you love working with numbers or are passionate about helping businesses manage their financial information. No matter what your goal is, Wilson College will equip you to enter the workforce or pursue further education.
You'll learn to:
- Think critically about managing with a focus on the future while keeping an eye on day-to-day operations.
- Make ethical and responsible decisions.
- Communicate with employees, outside vendors, customers, and your own supervisors.
Associate degree requirements:
- Financial Accounting
- Managerial Accounting
- Intermediate Accounting I and II
- Accounting Information Systems
- Cost Accounting
- Taxes I and II
- Introduction to Management
- Business Communications
- Marketing Management
- Business Law
- Corporate Finance Fundamentals
- Introduction to Computer-Based Systems
- Intro to Macroeconomics
- Intro to Microeconomics
- College Algebra
- Introductory Statistics
- Business Ethics
- College Writing
- One liberal studies elective in Studies in Cultural Diversity and one liberal studies elective in Modes of Thought, Inquiry, and Expression or two courses in the same foreign language
Bachelor's degree requirements:
- Financial Accounting
- Managerial Accounting
- Intermediate Accounting I and II
- Accounting Information Systems
- Cost Accounting
- Taxes I and II
- Internship
- One additional accounting course at the 300 level or above
- Introduction to Management
- Business Communications
- Marketing Management
- Business Law
- Corporate Finance Fundamentals
- Intro to Macroeconomics
- Intro to Microeconomics
- Comparative Economics/Political Systems
- Introductory Statistics
- Business Ethics
- Labor and Employee Relations or Organizational Behavior or Human Resource Management
- Senior Thesis/Project or Strategic Management
Accounting Career Paths
The accounting profession's continued growth offers plenty of career possibilities. An associate or bachelor's degree will help you take the first step toward thriving in your role.
As part of the accounting program, our students take part in an internship, which will provide them with real-world experience and exposure to various accounting settings and career opportunities.
A few career paths to consider include:
- Public accounting
- Financial institutions
- Manufacturing
- Merchandising
- Service enterprises
- Federal, state, or local government
- Nonprofit organizations
- Graduate, business, or law school
Apply to an Accounting College in Pennsylvania
Ready to take the next step? At Wilson College, we offer financial aid and scholarships to 98% of our students. With rolling admissions, you can get started at any time.
Schedule a campus visit to learn more, or apply today!
Looking for an online option? Consider pursuing the online bachelors in accounting online.