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Accounting
Balance accounts. Maximize budget.
At Bethany, you will build a strong foundation in financial, managerial, tax, and auditing principles while developing the analytical and problem-solving skills that drive sound business decisions.
Through close faculty mentorship and applied learning, you’ll be prepared to pursue careers across public accounting, corporate finance, government, nonprofit organizations, and a wide range of industries.
What You’ll Experience
Accounting students develop the technical knowledge and professional skills needed to succeed across a variety of business and financial settings.
Accounting Foundations
- Build a foundation in financial, managerial, tax, and auditing principles
- Develop analytical and problem-solving skills for business decision-making
- Prepare for careers across corporate, government, nonprofit, and public accounting environments
Applied Learning & Professional Experience
- Complete internships with accounting firms, financial institutions, businesses, or local organizations
- Apply classroom knowledge in professional settings while building career-ready experience
- Explore accounting careers through practical learning opportunities
Leadership & Professional Development
- Participate in the Student Investment Fund to gain experience with budgeting and investment concepts
- Build professional relationships that support career growth beyond graduation
- Connect with fellow business-minded students through the Business Club
Careers & Advanced Study
Accounting graduates pursue careers across the public, private, and nonprofit sectors, applying their financial and analytical expertise in a variety of organizations.
Common career paths include:
- Financial accountant
- Tax accountant
- Management accountant
- Chief financial officer
- Government accountant
- Internal auditor
- Independent auditor
- Forensic accountant
- Not-for-profit accountant
Bethany’s engaged alumni network provides opportunities to build professional connections with graduates working across the accounting profession, from public accounting and corporate leadership to government and nonprofit organizations.
Area Of Study
Accounting (Major, Minor)
Why Bethany
Alumni Feature
Jose Iraheta I Accounting, 2021
Senior Accountant, Great Minds
Born in El Salvador and the first in his family to attend college, Jose Iraheta found more than an accounting education at Bethany. Through the support of faculty, classmates, and campus involvement, he developed the confidence and skills that prepared him for a career in accounting while discovering a community that shaped who he is today.
Today, Jose serves as a senior accountant at Great Minds, where he applies the financial, analytical, and critical thinking skills he developed at Bethany. He credits his Bethany experience with preparing him not only for his profession, but also for a lifetime of leadership, service, and continued growth.
Meet The Faculty
Chair; Associate Professor of Accounting, Director of Graduate Studies, MBA Program Coordinator
Program Resources
Requirements & Course Descriptions
View our course catalogue for the full list of requirements and course descriptions.
Related Programs
Related programs:
Certified Financial Planning
Economics
Mathematics
Management
Marketing
Study Accounting at Bethany
Build the knowledge and confidence to solve complex financial challenges and lead with integrity in any industry.
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