Indiana Wesleyan University, Marion

What you'll study

The public accounting specialization emphasizes advanced technical and professional skills for audit, assurance, financial reporting and tax work. Topics and course codes listed by the program include:

• Financial statement audit and advanced auditing standards (e.g., ACCT-511, ACCT-512)
• Audit and assurance services, attestation services (ACCT-513, ACCT-514)
• GAAP financial reporting principles and financial accounting theory (ACCT-516, ACCT-517)
• Tax planning, compliance and regulatory frameworks (ACCT-520)
• Assurance and advisory services across diverse client engagements (ACCT-530, ACCT-531)
• Business law and ethics for accountants and integration of a biblical worldview into professional decision-making (MGMT-501 and program content)
• Practical tools and communication strategies, including use of Excel for auditors and techniques for explaining complex accounting topics to varied audiences (ACCT-532, ACCT-533)

Entry requirements

Applicants must hold a baccalaureate degree from an institution accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education and CHEA, with official transcripts sent directly to Indiana Wesleyan University. A minimum undergraduate GPA of 2.5 is required from the degree-granting institution where at least 30 hours were completed; applicants with a GPA below 2.5 may be admitted on probation under DeVoe School of Business guidelines.

Career prospects

Graduates are prepared for roles such as Certified Public Accountant (CPA), accountant in public or nonprofit sectors, nonprofit leadership positions, and managerial posts across industries. The curriculum targets the technical, auditing, reporting and tax competencies that public accounting employers seek.

Scholarships & funding angle

Financial aid options cited by the program include grants, loans, scholarships, veterans' benefits and employer reimbursement. The published per-credit tuition rate is shown by the program and remains locked for students who remain continuously enrolled; additional fees may apply for prerequisites or required electives. Cost sheets and the estimated cost of attendance are available through the university's financial aid resources.