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B.S. in Accounting

 

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Promote human flourishing as a well-rounded accountant.

With an accounting degree from Grove City College, you will be able to select your chosen career path via a specific concentration. With the CPA exam concentration, you will be equipped to pass the CPA exam on your first try and make a difference as a relational and trustworthy accountant in this ever-growing field. With concentrations in  nonprofit and corporate accounting, you will be well-prepared to work for organizations of any size in both the for-profit and nonprofit arenas. Your education will be guided by supportive professors, distinguished by rigorous coursework built on a biblical foundation, and directed by curriculum which reflects the most up-to-date business needs. Whether you are called to public accounting, corporate accounting, private accounting, or another career path, you will stand out with in-demand expertise, enduring integrity, and a well-rounded worldview.

In fact, our four-year program was ranked No. 3 in the state of Pennsylvania for first-time CPA pass rates in 2023 and No. 4 of the Top 10 Christian Accounting Degree Programs.

Program Distinctives
  • Rigorous, Christ-centered education – The Grove City College curriculum will strengthen your understanding of a Christ-centered ethical framework and prepare you with the knowledge and desire necessary to enter your career with an understanding of how your work helps promote human flourishing.
  • Accessible faculty mentors – Highly accomplished Christian faculty, including CPA- and CMA-certified professionals, who will equip you with comprehensive knowledge that will set you apart in the field.
  • Sequenced for success – Take advantage of intentionally designed curriculum, advising, and tools to help you pass the CPA exam on your first try.
  • Internship opportunities – Intern in a wide range of professional environments where you can apply your accounting knowledge to real-world scenarios.
    • Our students are frequently recruited to intern with national and regional CPA firms, major corporations, small businesses, nonprofits, and organizations like Ernst & Young, PWC, PNC Bank, Deloitte, Grossman Yanak & Ford, Hope International, and Clark & Associates.
  • Preparation for certification opportunities – Prepare to obtain credentials to become certified as a public accountant, a managerial accountant, an internal auditor, a fraud examiner, or  any number of other advanced professional certifications.
  • Exceptional CPA exam pass rate – In 2023, Grove City College accounting students’ pass rate was 9% higher than the national average, ranking us as the third best accounting program in Pennsylvania for CPA first-time test takers (among medium-sized schools).
  • ACBSP accreditation – Ensures industry-standard quality of curriculum and program objectives.
  • Business Advisory Group – A group of accomplished alumni and friends of the College who are eager to connect students with job opportunities and keep our program up to date on the latest industry developments, hiring practices, required skills, and technology trends to best prepare students for success.
  • Active on-campus groups – Join extracurricular groups such as the Accounting Society, Crimson Collegiate Investors, and the Center for Entrepreneurship + Innovation.
  • Vocation-enriching humanities core classes – Deepen your critical thinking, writing, and other communication skills while cultivating empathy and a well-rounded worldview.
Career Opportunities & Outcomes
  • Career paths: certified public accountant, corporate accountant, certified management accountant, certified internal auditor, certified fraud examiner, and more.
  • Outstanding career outcomes – Like 96% of Grove City College Winklevoss School of Business graduates within six months of graduation, you will be prepared to earn full-time employment or admittance into prestigious graduate or professional programs, including Grove City College’s MBA, MSBA, and MAcc programs.
  • Build your career – Rise to executive positions in renowned companies like Maher Duessel, First National Bank, BDO, LitCon Group, and Subaru — like many of our students, you may even receive a job offer before your senior year begins!
  • Stand out in your field – Become a well-rounded professional with a reliable work ethic, effective communication and analytical skills, trustworthy character, and big-picture approach to your vocation.
Program Specifics
  • Course requirements – 70 credit hours of rigorous coursework balancing breadth and depth to give you a solid foundation in accounting principles with freedom and guidance to find your passion — whether you feel called to financial accounting and reporting, managerial accounting, accounting information systems, auditing, or tax, government, nonprofit, or corporate accounting. For detailed course descriptions, refer to the College Catalog.
  • Excellent exam preparation – Succeed on the CPA and CMA exams, through updated curriculum and additional coursework, including data analytics.
  • Tailor your degree – Pursue your specific professional goals via your choice of major elective courses.
  • Career-accelerating option – Double major by adding a B.S. in Finance or B.S in Business Analysis to your accounting degree.
    • If you plan to become a certified public accountant, our double majors provide excellent opportunities to obtain the 150 credit hours required for CPA licensure. Explore our dual majors in Accounting & Finance and Accounting & Business Analysis.
    • Pursuing an M.S. in Accounting is an additional path students can take to achieve those 150 credit hours required for the CPA license.
Student & Alumni Stories

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