Indiana Wesleyan University, Marion

What you'll study

The curriculum covers the technical knowledge and skills required for professional accounting roles and CPA exam preparation. Topics and courses listed as program-specific include:

• ACC-201, ACC-202 (Accounting Principles I & II)
• ACC-311, ACC-312 (Intermediate Financial Accounting and Reporting sequences)
• ACC-341, ACC-371, ACC-372, ACC-423, ACC-430, ACC-451, ACC-491 (upper-level accounting topics)
• MGT-302, FIN-210 (management and finance foundations)
• ECO-330 (economics), ADM-447, ADM-448 (administration/advanced topics)

Coursework explicitly addresses financial statement preparation and analysis, tax law, auditing best practices, accounting information systems, managerial accounting, strategic planning, and application of Christian principles to professional decision-making.

Entry requirements

• Proof of high school graduation or GED certification.
• Original transcripts from all prior college/university study from institutions accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education and CHEA.
• Prior completion of at least 60 transferable credit hours before starting the bachelor core.
• Demonstrated knowledge equivalent to one semester of mathematics or statistics, satisfied by transferring an appropriate course or taking the course at IWU.
• Prerequisite requirement for ACC-311: demonstrate accounting proficiency by either completing IWU ACC-201 and ACC-202 or transferring equivalents with a grade of C or higher; these prerequisites may be waived per the IWU APS Catalog.

Career prospects

Graduates should be prepared for roles that require professional accounting competencies and CPA exam readiness. The program identifies potential careers such as:

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
• Certified Management Accountant (CMA)
• Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE)
• Accounting and finance positions across public accounting firms, corporate finance departments, non-profits and government agencies

Scholarships & funding angle

Financial aid options noted by the program include grants, loans, scholarships, veterans’ benefits and employer reimbursement. IWU locks in your tuition rate for the duration of continuous enrollment and provides cost sheets and an estimated cost of attendance via the financial aid webpage or enrollment counselors. Applicable fees for prerequisites and required electives may be additional.