Enroll in Graceland’s accountant program and learn everything there is to know about financials, numbers, analysis, and more. Our BS in Accounting will set you up for a successful career.
An accounting major from Graceland provides students with the skills necessary for a successful career in many different financial fields. Students are able to learn in a collaborative environment where they practice teamwork and communication skills, which are critical for success in many different areas. Students find themselves well-prepared to sit for CPA and CMA exams and are well-equipped for success in jobs for accounting majors through public, private, or governmental agencies. Students can opt to minor in other programs in order to specialize in a specific field of accounting before graduation.
Accounting major students receive experiential learning through student leadership, internships, and networking with professionals in the industry, paired with coursework and accounting degree requirements that integrate data-driven analysis and decision-making throughout the curriculum. Students develop an accounting skillset grounded in Graceland’s liberal arts education, creating well-rounded professionals who are able to think critically about issues they face.
In addition to the general education requirements, majors in Accounting must complete a concentration of 36 semester hours in Accounting and Economics including:
Courses Required for General Education:
Students planning to sit for the CPA Exam will need additional hours. Accounting majors are encouraged to also complete the Business Management major.
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An introduction to the study of accounting dealing with the preparation and analysis of the balance sheet, income statement, and related accounting records. Prerequisites: One MATH course.
The selection and analysis of accounting information for internal use by management. Prerequisite: ACCT2310.
Exposure to accounting methods and taxation policies specific to agricultural producers and businesses. Prerequisite: ACCT2310 Financial Accounting.
A study of federal income tax provisions relating to individuals, corporations, and partnerships.
Accounting theory and practice applicable to determination of asset values and related problems of income determination. Prerequisites: ACCT2320.
Development of cost accumulation and reporting systems for a firm's strategy and structure with an emphasis on integrating cost information into the firms strategic plan. Prerequisite: ACCT2320 and MATH1370. +This course is only offered every other year.
Accounting theory and practice applicable to liabilities and owner’s equity, special problem areas related to income determination and financial reporting, and international transactions. Prerequisite: ACCT3360.
An introduction to the study of auditing principles and standards. Provides a working knowledge of auditing procedures. Prerequisite: ACCT3360.
An internship that allows students to work with accountants. The student will play an active role in identifying potential field sponsors. Repeatable to a maximum of 12 hours. Prerequisite: Instructor’s consent. (Graded on a Pass/Fail basis).
A comprehensive capstone course for students majoring in Finance that integrates material from previous courses taken in the major and explores a wide range of finance-related topics, including the ethical issues affecting the current financial environment of business firms. Pre-requisites: BUAD3370, BUAD3380.
Analysis of the fundamental principles of the American economic system, centering on price, production, market structures, and a survey of contemporary economic problems, e.g. sustainability. ELO5 Social Science - Sustainability
An introduction to economic data and statistical techniques commonly applied in business settings. Topics include understanding the basics of data interpretation, manipulation, and visualization. Students will learn how to carry out and interpret basic linear regression and other methods of statistical analysis in Excel.
Data analysis and measures of central tendency, dispersion, and correlation. Introduction to probability. Estimation and hypothesis testing. Bivariate regression. ANOVA. Introduction to nonparametric techniques. ELO6 Math, GE2B Foundational Skills-Mathematics/Quantitative.
An introduction to differential and integral calculus. Topics include limits, continuity, differentiation and integration techniques, and applications. ELO6 Math, GE2B Foundational Skills-Mathematics/Quantitative.
An introduction to the study of accounting dealing with the preparation and analysis of the balance sheet, income statement, and related accounting records. Prerequisites: One MATH course.
The selection and analysis of accounting information for internal use by management. Prerequisite: ACCT2310.
Exposure to accounting methods and taxation policies specific to agricultural producers and businesses. Prerequisite: ACCT2310 Financial Accounting.
A study of federal income tax provisions relating to individuals, corporations, and partnerships.
Accounting theory and practice applicable to determination of asset values and related problems of income determination. Prerequisites: ACCT2320.
Development of cost accumulation and reporting systems for a firm's strategy and structure with an emphasis on integrating cost information into the firms strategic plan. Prerequisite: ACCT2320 and MATH1370. +This course is only offered every other year.
Accounting theory and practice applicable to liabilities and owner’s equity, special problem areas related to income determination and financial reporting, and international transactions. Prerequisite: ACCT3360.
An introduction to the study of auditing principles and standards. Provides a working knowledge of auditing procedures. Prerequisite: ACCT3360.
An internship that allows students to work with accountants. The student will play an active role in identifying potential field sponsors. Repeatable to a maximum of 12 hours. Prerequisite: Instructor’s consent. (Graded on a Pass/Fail basis).
A comprehensive capstone course for students majoring in Finance that integrates material from previous courses taken in the major and explores a wide range of finance-related topics, including the ethical issues affecting the current financial environment of business firms. Pre-requisites: BUAD3370, BUAD3380.
Analysis of the fundamental principles of the American economic system, centering on price, production, market structures, and a survey of contemporary economic problems, e.g. sustainability. ELO5 Social Science - Sustainability
An introduction to economic data and statistical techniques commonly applied in business settings. Topics include understanding the basics of data interpretation, manipulation, and visualization. Students will learn how to carry out and interpret basic linear regression and other methods of statistical analysis in Excel.
Data analysis and measures of central tendency, dispersion, and correlation. Introduction to probability. Estimation and hypothesis testing. Bivariate regression. ANOVA. Introduction to nonparametric techniques. ELO6 Math, GE2B Foundational Skills-Mathematics/Quantitative.
An introduction to differential and integral calculus. Topics include limits, continuity, differentiation and integration techniques, and applications. ELO6 Math, GE2B Foundational Skills-Mathematics/Quantitative.
A minor in Accounting consists of 18 semester hours or more in Accounting (except Seminar in Accounting) including:
An introduction to the study of accounting dealing with the preparation and analysis of the balance sheet, income statement, and related accounting records. Prerequisites: One MATH course.
The selection and analysis of accounting information for internal use by management. Prerequisite: ACCT2310.
Accounting theory and practice applicable to determination of asset values and related problems of income determination. Prerequisites: ACCT2320.
An introduction to the study of accounting dealing with the preparation and analysis of the balance sheet, income statement, and related accounting records. Prerequisites: One MATH course.
The selection and analysis of accounting information for internal use by management. Prerequisite: ACCT2310.
Accounting theory and practice applicable to determination of asset values and related problems of income determination. Prerequisites: ACCT2320.
Data analytics certificates are designed to equip students with:
Data analytics certificates are broken down into three levels:
Students wishing to earn the Data Analytics for Accounting certificate must complete the following 18 credit hours with Graceland University.
An introduction to the study of accounting dealing with the preparation and analysis of the balance sheet, income statement, and related accounting records. Prerequisites: One MATH course.
The selection and analysis of accounting information for internal use by management. Prerequisite: ACCT2310.
An introduction to the study of auditing principles and standards. Provides a working knowledge of auditing procedures. Prerequisite: ACCT3360.
An introduction to the fundamentals of computer programming through extensive practice developing software in the Python language. Fundamental terminology and topics such as integrated development environments, variables, data types, control structures, functions, and objects will be covered. ELO4 Global Learning - Innovation
Introduction to the basic methods of analysis in Data Science and Data Analytics. This course introduces students to the basic statistical methods, coding applications, problem solving, and data integrity issues common to the field.
The course covers the basic aspects of a complete data analytics project. Students will use data sets obtained from community partners. Students will work in teams with each team producing a problem definition in conjunction with the client, conducting the proposed analysis directed at providing insight into the problem, and disseminating the results of the analysis in written and oral form.
An introduction to the study of accounting dealing with the preparation and analysis of the balance sheet, income statement, and related accounting records. Prerequisites: One MATH course.
The selection and analysis of accounting information for internal use by management. Prerequisite: ACCT2310.
An introduction to the study of auditing principles and standards. Provides a working knowledge of auditing procedures. Prerequisite: ACCT3360.
An introduction to the fundamentals of computer programming through extensive practice developing software in the Python language. Fundamental terminology and topics such as integrated development environments, variables, data types, control structures, functions, and objects will be covered. ELO4 Global Learning - Innovation
Introduction to the basic methods of analysis in Data Science and Data Analytics. This course introduces students to the basic statistical methods, coding applications, problem solving, and data integrity issues common to the field.
The course covers the basic aspects of a complete data analytics project. Students will use data sets obtained from community partners. Students will work in teams with each team producing a problem definition in conjunction with the client, conducting the proposed analysis directed at providing insight into the problem, and disseminating the results of the analysis in written and oral form.
As a student in Graceland’s Bachelor’s in Accounting, you’ll have opportunities for experiential learning and internships with seasoned industry professionals, better equipping you for life as an accountant post-graduation. Graceland’s second major in transformational leadership encourages critical thinking and well-balanced learning that contributes to creative problem-solving, and will ultimately make you a more well-rounded accountant. Graceland’s broad learning opportunities allow students to explore a wide range of financial and accounting professions.
Students who graduate from Graceland’s accounting degree program go on to have careers at private, public, and governmental agencies. An accounting major from Graceland University can help to prepare you for careers such as:
…and many other exciting fields.
Employed in Field
83%
Accounting graduates
Estimated Salary
$78,700
Accounting graduates
99% of students on the Lamoni campus receive financial aid.
As you consider college, you want a simple, easy-to-understand formula designed to ensure that the one-of-a-kind Graceland Experience is within reach for your family. Undergraduate tuition includes our unique Transformational Leadership major, and we offer generous financial aid and scholarships to all of our students, making Graceland as affordable, if not moreso, than most public universities.
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