Accounting

Department Chairperson: David Gray
Accounting Faculty

Mission Statement

The Accounting Department is committed to the development and delivery of a curriculum that prepares students for the demands of the accounting profession. Our program develops critical core competencies that benefit professionals throughout their careers. Students learn the skills and knowledge necessary for success in early career opportunities and on professional examinations, and serve as a strong foundation for long-term professional growth.

Consistent with North Central College’s liberal arts tradition, the accounting program emphasizes critical thinking abilities, communication skills and the importance of lifelong learning. As a result, students are equipped to respond to the ever-changing role of accounting in our global economy. In addition to the curricular requirements, students enhance learning outcomes through participation in co-curricular, community-based learning and internship opportunities. The ethical responsibilities of accounting professionals are emphasized and embedded throughout all aspects of our program.

Degrees offered: A Bachelor of Arts or a Bachelor of Science in Accounting may be completed in one of three tracks—a Certified Public Accountant (C.P.A.) track, a Certified Management Accountant (C.M.A.) track or a Corporate track. Accounting courses in all tracks emphasize communication skills as well as critical thinking and problem-solving skills. Computer work, cases and group work are also incorporated in most accounting courses. In addition, students are encouraged to pursue internships at local firms and to interact with practitioners who are invited to campus. Graduates of the accounting program usually seek full-time positions in public accounting, in private industry or in not-for-profit organizations. Graduates also have the option of attending graduate school to obtain a Master’s degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Taxation or other area of specialization. The Accounting Five-Year Integrated C.P.A. Track allows North Central College students to obtain a B.A. or B.S. degree in accounting as well as the MBA degree within a five-year period. Please refer to the Integrated Five-Year Bachelor’s/Master’s Programs  section of this catalog for additional information about the Five-Year Integrated Accounting C.P.A. Track/M.B.A. Program.

Programs

• Accounting, C.M.A. Track, B.A.
• Accounting, C.M.A. Track, B.S.
• Accounting, C.P.A. Track, B.A.
• Accounting, C.P.A. Track, B.S.
• Accounting, Corporate Track, B.A.
• Accounting, Corporate Track, B.S.

• Accounting Minor

Courses

• ACC 190 - Topics in Accounting
• ACC 201 - Accounting Principles I/Financial
• ACC 202 - Accounting Principles II/Managerial
• ACC 290 - Topics in Accounting
• ACC 297 - Internship
• ACC 299 - Independent Study
• ACC 307 - Cost Accounting
• ACC 310 - Accounting Information Systems
• ACC 317 - Intermediate Accounting I
• ACC 318 - Intermediate Accounting II
• ACC 319 - Intermediate Accounting III
• ACC 397 - Internship
• ACC 399 - Independent Study
• ACC 430 - Taxes I
• ACC 431 - Taxes II
• ACC 440 - Advanced Accounting
• ACC 460 - Accounting for Not-For-Profits
• ACC 470 - Auditing and Attestation
• ACC 480 - Seminar: Managerial Accounting
• ACC 490 - Seminar: Financial Accounting
• ACC 497 - Internship
• ACC 499 - Independent Study