Accounting (B.S.)

Program Overview

This major specifically prepares students to meet the ever-increasing market demand for liberally trained accountants. Messiah University students have the option of concentrating in either public or corporate accounting. After taking a special review course in their senior year, students are prepared for the CPA examination before they graduate. Over the past 20 years, Messiah University students who have taken the CPA exam have ranked in the top five in the state for percentage of parts passed.

Program Learning Outcomes

Graduates from Messiah’s Accounting program can:

1. Through practical application, students will demonstrate an understanding of internal revenue code, accounting and audit concepts. (ULO 2)
2. Effectively measure, assimilate and communicate economic data. (ULO 3)
3. Recall, recognize, and interpret foundational content related to ACBSP accreditation Common Professional Component—disciplinary areas in which all business majors need to be proficient regardless of their major including Marketing, Finance, Accounting, Management, Law, Economics, Ethics, Information Systems, Global, Quantitative and Integrative (ULO 2)
4. Apply business concepts, strategies and tactics (ULO 2)
5. Conduct methodological secondary research into business issues. (ULO 3)
6. Articulate how the Christian faith informs one’s work life, career, and daily business practices (ULO 4, ULO 5, ULO 6)

Major Requirements

Complete the following for your major:

Three to four credits from the following:

QuEST Requirements