Facilities
Financial Markets Investment Lab
Study the ins and outs of QuickBooks. Investigate fraud and risk behavior with SAS software and explore cyber security in our collaborative learning lab.
About this program
Success in the field of accounting goes beyond exceling at math. At Penn College, you’ll explore a wide range of courses from accounting and economics to business and management. Differentiate yourself by learning advanced analytical tools, cyber security essentials, artificial intelligence capabilities, and fraud detection methods.
Careers
- Public accounting
- Appraising
- Banking
- Financial management
Courses
At Penn College, we believe your educational experience should go beyond specialized skills. Real-world ready means taking a broader approach that builds communication skills, inspires collaboration, and encourages exploration of arts, history, and science.
Specialization requires in-depth knowledge and high-level proficiency. Students learn and apply major-specific concepts, skills, and methods.
- Introduction to Financial Accounting (ACC113)
- Principles of Macroeconomics (ECO111)
- Principles of Management (MGT115)
- Introduction to Managerial Accounting (ACC123)
- Computerized Accounting (ACC201)
- Principles of Microeconomics (ECO112)
- Principles of Banking (FIN150)
- Cost Accounting (ACC311)
- Intermediate Accounting I (ACC341)
- Fundamentals of Financial Planning (FIN305)
- Accounting Information Systems (ACC285)
- Intermediate Accounting II (ACC346)
- Directed Accounting Electives (ACC)
- Income Taxation for Individuals (ACC332)
- Advanced Financial Accounting (ACC461)
- Retirement and Insurance Planning (FIN395)
- Finance (FIN350)
- Corporation, Partnership, Estate and Trust Taxation (ACC430)
- Investments (FIN360)
- Principles of Marketing (MKT240)
- Business Law I (MGT301)
- Auditing (ACC452)
- Directed Business Elective (BAE)
- Forensic Accounting (ACC470)
- Business Policy and Strategy (MGT497)
Perspectives are points of view, offering a variety of ways of understanding, interacting, and influencing the world. Students identify, explain, and utilize the approaches used by academics and professionals to study, analyze, or understand problems, and offer solutions.
Student Experience
“I chose to go to Penn College for accounting, because I just loved how it felt. It felt like a family when I got here. Everyone was so helpful."
Brittany Weiskopff
Accounting Student & Cross Country Runner
Industry Partners
Work with experts to become an expert
Penn College's strong partnerships impact every step of your journey – from your first day in the classroom and labs, to career placement (oftentimes before graduation) and beyond.
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Student Life
Lead and put your skills to the test
Student-Managed Investment Fund
Using real funds, gain an appreciation of the issues and pressures that come with investing.
Student Organizations at Penn College
Your college experience is about more than the classroom. Join one of 70+ clubs and organizations, or create your own.
News
07.03.2019
Nine Penn College students medal at SkillsUSA nationals
Nine students from Pennsylvania College of Technology’s SkillsUSA team earned medals in six categories – three silvers and three ...
05.06.2019
‘Stock Market Challenge’ winners honored
The School of Business & Hospitality recently hosted the Stock Market Challenge grand finale for 50 high school and middle ...
03.22.2019
Student selected for Northwestern Mutual development program
Pennsylvania College of Technology business administration student Dianna R. Weaver, who is completing an internship with ...
Study Abroad
Gain global experience
See the world via Williamsport. Take your education abroad and get hands-on experience learning about your industry on a global scale.
Internship
Your knowledge in practice
Internships are key for career preparation. Apply your know-how in the workplace and learn about the industry first-hand.
Student Experience
The community as their classroom
Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA)
Each year, IRS-certified accounting and business students participate in the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program. VITA is a free service designed to offer tax assistance to low income individuals and families, while also giving students a chance to work with the community.
More Information
The Accounting and Business programs have been accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP).
This major is subject to the transfer standards established by the College. Exceptions must be approved by the school dean.
Alternative Credit refers to academic credits earned through means other than traditional college course completion, including: credit by exam, articulation, proof of competency gained in high school, work/life experience, and advanced placement.
Visit the Alternative Credit Options page in our Course Catalog for general requirements and procedures and for information on credit through Advanced Placement.
- Mr. Jon P Conklin, CPA, President & CEO, Woodlands Bank
- Mr. David W Dawes, Director of Supply Chain, Lycoming Engines
- Mr. William E Ebersole, JD, CPA, CFE, Special Agent, Federal Bureau of Investigation
- Mr. Robert L Emert, II, CPA, President/CEO, Emert & Associates, P.C.
- Ms. Yvette M Graver, CPA, Director of Finance, Evangelical Community Hospital
- Mr. Kevin Kilgus, '88, Controller, CMC Joist & Deck
- Ms. Lori A Kriner, Accounting Manager, Families United Network, Inc.
- Ms. Jaime L Kuntz, CPA, Senior Manager, Baker Tilly Virchow Krause, LLP
- Ms. Brenda Nichols, Chief Financial Officer, Larson Design Group, Inc.
- Ms. Lea Ann S Plessinger, CPA LLC, Managing Member, CPA, LLC, Self Employed
- Ms. Susan Powell, '85, Accountant
- Mr. Peter Stockett, CFP, '92, CFP Registered Representative, 18th Street Financial Services, LLP
- Ms. Andrea Turner, Plant Controller, West Pharmaceutical Services
- Ms. Dorothy White, Tax Collector, Loyalsock Township Tax Office
- Mr. Richard Wienecke
Contact
Coordinator of Admissions Operations
Sarah Yoder
SASC, Rm. 1072
800.367.9222 ext. 7338
sshott@pct.edu