“I could have chosen a much larger school than Mount Mary at which to earn my accounting degree. But sometimes ‘bigger’ is not ‘better.’ I really like the individual attention that Mount Mary offers. The professors here are terrific.”

Accounting

Are you interested in helping an organization organize and interpret its financial information? If so, a career in accounting may be right for you. Accountants prepare, communicate, analyze, and verify financial data for all types of organizations.

Becoming an accounting professional in today's business climate takes special knowledge and skills. If you're considering a bachelor’s degree in accounting, consider Mount Mary College.

Perhaps you've dreamed about joining an international accounting firm or working as an accountant in private industry or government. Mount Mary's accounting major prepares students for one of three broad areas of accounting: auditing, financial/tax, and management. It also prepares students to sit for the certified public accounting (CPA) exam. 

Regardless of your eventual career path, an accounting degree from Mount Mary College will develop time-honored skills in:

• problem solving
  
• analytical and creative thinking
  
• effective communication
  
• leadership

An accounting degree from Mount Mary College is rooted in the liberal arts, and combines core business courses with specialized knowledge in accounting. See curriculum.

Through stimulating coursework and hands-on experiences, Mount Mary's accounting students learn technical skills and the importance of values and ethics in the workplace.

Why choose Mount Mary College for an accounting degree?
Mount Mary's accounting program provides in-depth skills and knowledge in the functional areas of accounting with an emphasis on leadership and ethics. Graduates will have a solid basis on which to enhance their professional careers.

We invite you to explore the possibilities at Mount Mary College and to act on your dreams.