Major in Accounting
Why Accounting at Valpo?
Accounting skills have broad applications in business, helping companies avoid mistakes and use money efficiently. If you are interested in pursuing a career as a certified public accountant, or if you are not planning to become a CPA but want to gain a solid background in these critical skills, our degree in accounting is for you.
The extraordinary placement rate of graduates of Valparaiso University’s accounting program demonstrates that accounting is an excellent foundation for a variety of careers. By attending our Indiana college for accountants, Valpo students learn to understand an organization’s bottom line in an environment that emphasizes ethics, teamwork, problem-solving, and communication.
Accounting Highlights
Top 5%
Valpo’s College of Business is proud to be ranked among the top 5% of business schools internationally.
96% Employed
According to our annual graduate report, 96% of last year’s grads are employed or attending grad school now.
100% of Students
Internships are required for all students, meaning you graduate with real world experience and a foot in the door.
Accounting Major Requirements
Many accounting majors combine this 125-credit program with a second business major; it is also a popular option for students who plan to continue their education in an MBA program.
All College of Business majors begin with two core groups of courses:
- The General Education Core (56 credits)
- The Business Core (38 credits)
The major requirements for a bachelor’s in accounting ensure students have a thorough grounding in accounting and quantitative methods.
| Major Requirements for Accounting | ||
|---|---|---|
| ACC 310 | Intermediate Financial Accounting I | 3 credits |
| ACC 311 | Intermediate Financial Accounting II | 3 credits |
| ACC 315 | Accounting Information Systems | 3 credits |
| ACC 320 | Cost Accounting | 3 credits |
| ACC 350 | Concepts of Tax Accounting | 3 credits |
| ACC 413 | Auditing and Assurance Services | 3 credits |
| ACC 430 | Research and Analysis in Accounting | 3 credits |
| International Business Requirement | ||
| One course from the following options: | 3 credits | |
| FIN 430 | International Finance | |
| MGT 440 | Cross-Cultural Management | |
| MKT 430 | International Marketing | |
| Total | 24 credits | |
| One course from the following options: | 3 credits | |
| ACC 316 | Gov’t & Not-for-Profit Accounting | |
| ACC 411 | Advanced Accounting | |
| ACC 412 | Concepts of Taxation II | |
| Total | 27 credits | |
| Free Electives | 3 credits | |
| Grand Total (all courses) | 125 credits | |
Accounting Career Outcomes
Valpo students graduating with a bachelor’s in accounting have a promising job outlook. Accountants and auditors make a median of $77,250 a year. But a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) isn’t your only choice with a degree in accounting.
Careers in Accounting:
- Financial analyst
- Bookkeeper
- Personal financial advisor
