Accounting
Central’s accounting program prepares students professionally for careers in public, private, government and not-for-profit accounting. The college’s accounting graduates are well qualified, as demonstrated by recent success on national standardized professional exams such as the Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and the Certified Management Accountant (CMA) programs. Several graduates have received the highest CPA exam scores in the state of Iowa. Students can choose to complete the 150 semester hours required by most states and the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) at Central or pursue a graduate degree.
Internships
Looking for experience? An internship might be the answer. When it comes to future employment or entrance into graduate school, students with internship experience have a proven track record in a professional environment. In today's competitive job market, proven experience is a priceless commodity. Past internships include:
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Courses
Central offers courses that cover all aspects of accounting and prepare students for careers and graduate studies. Central’s course offerings include:
Get more details from the course catalog! (Note: this is a PDF file)
Sophomore year
Junior and/or senior years
Note: Students who plan to take the CPA exam are strongly advised to take the following courses (not required for the major):
Facilities
The Weller Center for Business and International Studies houses faculty offices and classrooms for the economics, accounting, business management and modern language departments. The $3.9-million building was completed in 1999 and includes state-of-the-art technologies and a very energy efficient design, including solar panels on the roof. There is a 24-hour computer lab on the main floor and eight high-tech classrooms, two of which contain student computers.
Departmental Web site
Central’s economics, accounting and business management department maintains its own Web site with even more information about majoring in accounting.
Organizations
The Accounting Club provides professional growth opportunities for students interested in the accounting profession and related fields. Club activites throughout the year include presentations from accounting professionals, job search discussions and social events.
Study Abroad
Students are encouraged to study abroad with one of Central’s eight international programs to enhance their development as global citizens, or with Central’s Chicago program and the Washington, D.C., program. Learn more about about Central’s study abroad programs.
