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Accounting
Major, Minor
The Accounting major provides students with the pre-professional training that will enable them to solve tomorrow’s complex problems and become leaders in business and related fields.
Accounting majors have two degree paths from which to choose:
- 120-hour degree, the 4-year private tract
- 150-hour degree, the public track qualifies students to take the Certified Public Accounting Exam (CPA): majors may select from a wide variety of elective courses including courses in other departments to receive more specific training or further develop skills and expertise
- OR, complete the private track and then complete a master's degree.
- CPA Preparation
Internship Opportunities
Caterpillar, Inc.
Elkhart Grain
State Farm
Career Opportunities
Certified Public Accountant
Financial Advisor
Tax Accountant
Internal Auditor
Non-Profit Accounting
Staff Accountant
Managerial Accountant
Controller
Forensic Accountant
Government Accountant
Accounting is a good fit for those who are:
Analytical
Critical Thinkers
Detail Oriented
Good with Numbers
Leaders
Problem Solvers
Service Oriented
Staff Contacts
Harry Fisher
Associate Professor - Business Administration
hfisher@eureka.edu (309) 467-6450Burgess Hall - Suite 106D
Learn More99%
Eureka College graduates are employed or in graduate programs within six months of graduation.
4%
Growth in job outlook through 2029 for accountants.
$73K
Median annual salary for accountants and auditors.
