Accounting - Illinois College

Accounting from Illinois College is a Campus Bachelor Accountancy degree that prepares you for a Accounting career. What is distinctive about an Accounting major at Illinois College? The accounting program highlights the liberal arts curriculum by fostering students' abilities in data analysis, problem solving, decision-making, and communication on a professional level. Within the accounting field, students obtain an understanding of the decisions made in various organizations, such as for-profit and non-profit private organizations, as well as public service and governmental organizations. Within the classroom students' capacity for reason and judgment is polished through simulations of cross-functional teams, problem solving, and presentations. While participating in intellectual enhancement and stimulation, students are becoming prepared for positions of leadership, service, and management. What opportunities are available for students? Students in all academic disciplines, including accounting, are strongly encouraged to acquire practical experience by completing an internship. The Career Center, located in Baxter Hall, is Illinois College's main resource for matching a student's interest with their field of study. Brian Hartsock, an accounting major from the class of 2007, recently took an accounting internship with HD Smith Wholesale Drug Company in Springfield, IL. Working for the division controller of the organization gave Hartsock, ?the opportunity to experience what a job would be like for a corporate accountant.? While some students choose to do a formal internship for academic credit, others work part-time for local organizations. Past internship providers and employers include banks, state agencies, Certified Public Accountant (CPA) firms, insurance companies, and manufacturing companies. View more details on Illinois College . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Accountancy courses.