BS - Accounting
The Bachelor of Science degree with a major in Accounting is an academic program designed for working professionals employed in public or private organizations interested in completing a baccalaureate degree focusing on accounting theory, taxation, and auditing.
The first two courses, ACC-201 (Accounting Principles I) and ACC-202 (Accounting Principles II), are provided to those who wish to meet minimum entrance requirements and as optional refresher courses for those entering the program. The core program focuses on accounting theory emphasizing analytical skills, practical application, and problem solving. Accounting, taxation, and auditing issues faced by managers in a variety of business organizations are also addressed. In all, the accounting curriculum is designed to provide working business professionals with the skills and knowledge necessary to transition into or advance within the general field of accounting.
The curriculum will be completed in the order established by Indiana Wesleyan University. Indiana Wesleyan University reserves the right to modify the curriculum as necessary.
Note: This degree provides an excellent foundation for students who anticipate pursuing their CPA certification. The courses offered in this program give broad coverage of all the major areas of competency needed to sit for the CPA exam. However, students will need to check with their state licensing board of accountancy for the specific requirements needed to make application to take the CPA examination. Different states require different application credentials and specifications, and Indiana Wesleyan University makes no promises, express or implied, that this degree alone will qualify graduates to sit for the CPA examination in any state.
Additionally, students will likely need to take a CPA review course (at their own expense) once they have completed the degree at Indiana Wesleyan University. Students cannot realistically expect to complete this degree at Indiana Wesleyan and immediately pass the CPA examination without first taking a CPA review course that prepares them for the intricate and specific questions that might appear on the CPA exam. It is up to each student to make arrangements to enroll in a CPA review course in his or her state if he or she plans to sit for the CPA examination. Indiana Wesleyan does not provide a CPA review course (or any licensing or continuing education courses) as part of the Accounting BS program.
The minor in Accounting is available to a bachelor degree seeking student in the College of Adult and Professional Studies. Courses may not count toward both a minor and a major. Six of the credits for the minor may be earned through transfer of courses from an accredited institution, through credit by examination, or through an IWU Assessed Learning Portfolio.
Additional admission requirements for the Accounting program:
To be admitted to this program, students must give evidence of knowledge equivalent to one semester of coursework in mathematics or statistics by meeting one of the following options:
- Transferring in a mathematics or statistics course from another institution.
- Taking a mathematics or statistics course from Indiana Wesleyan University.
Admission and Graduation Requirements for the Business Programs
Accounting Minor
Accounting (BS) - Program of Study
Prerequisite Courses
(must be completed before starting the core program)
Core Courses
