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Associate Degree in Accounting

If you want to go pursue a career in accounting, earning your associate degree just makes sense. With the Associate Degree in Accounting at Indiana Wesleyan University, you can learn the foundational accounting skills and practices, along with administrative and management functions required of leaders in the field. Start your journey and discover how IWU helps students achieve their professional goals in accounting in a flexible, faith-based learning environment.

Why Pursue My Associate of Science in Accounting at IWU?

There are several benefits to pursuing your accounting associate degree at IWU. Courses in this accredited program are taught by faculty with experience in a wide variety of accounting roles. We also provide comprehensive student services, from tech support to tutoring, to help you succeed in this associate degree in accounting program. In this campus-based program, you will benefit from faculty and advisors who want to help you succeed beyond graduation. Our Christian faculty teach from the same biblical worldview valued on our campus, so that students can implement these principles in a fulfilling career.

What Will I Learn in This AS in Accounting Program?

This associate degree in accounting program is designed to help students receive a comprehensive education they can apply to all kinds of accounting careers. Students engage in career-focused projects that reflect real-world scenarios. Courses are taught by faculty with experience in a variety of accounting roles. Accounting associate degree course topics cover ethics and integrity in accounting, accounting principles, microeconomics, managerial finance, managerial accounting vs. financial accounting, and more.

What Makes IWU Different?

Education Pioneer

IWU has provided education for more than 100 years.

Rooted in Christ

Faith-integrated curriculum and a commitment to changing the world.

Superior Support

Center for Student Success for counseling, tutoring, and more!

What You'll Study

The curriculum for this associate degree in accounting covers how to:

  • Become an effective leader with the skills to plan, organize, and maintain organizational control
  • Develop strong self-development skills for continual personal and professional growth
  • Identify opportunities and develop strategies based on your ability to analyze internal and external business environments
  • Approach all business scenarios with high standards of ethics
  • Design and implement effective communication strategies to achieve goals
  • Apply theory and practical knowledge to plan, organize, analyze, and communicate data-driven dialogue that supports sound decision-making
  • Integrate Christian principles and a biblical worldview into your career

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Courses in this Program

These courses contain the program-specific knowledge. Upon completion, you should have the tools to conquer your new career with confidence. For a full list of courses required to complete your degree, please visit the course catalog. Click on a course below to view the description.

BUS-100,ACC-201,ACC-202,ECO-212,ECO-213,BUS-210,ACC-311,ACC-312,ACC-341,ACC-342,ACC-371,ACC-372

After Graduation
Potential Careers

  • CPA - Certified Public Accountant
  • CGMA - Chartered Global Management Accountant
  • CMA – Certified Management Accountant
  • Forensic Accounting
  • Advisory and Consulting Services
  • Auditing and Assurance Services
  • Tax Professional


Work in Various Industries

  • Public Accounting
  • Corporate Accounting and Financial Management
  • Nonprofit Organizations
  • Christian Ministries
  • Wealth Management and Financial Planning
  • Government

Program Requirements
  • Proof of standard high school diploma or GED certification.
  • Completion of 60 semester hours.
  • Completion of the core requirements with a GPA of 2.00 or higher.
  • Cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher.
  • Completion of 24 hours of general education requirements as specified.
  • Payment of all tuition and fees is required in order to receive a diploma.
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Accreditation

Indiana Wesleyan University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission (HLC), www.hlcommission.org, 312-263-0456. Other accreditations and associations of Indiana Wesleyan University are available at www.indwes.edu/about/iwu-profile/accreditation.

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